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词条 Kensington, Kansas
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. Government

  5. Education

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Infobox settlement
|name = Kensington, Kansas
|settlement_type = City
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|image_flag =
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|image_map = Smith_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Kensington_Highlighted.svg
|map_caption = Location within Smith County and Kansas
|image_map1 = Map of Smith Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Smith County (legend)
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|subdivision_type = Country
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|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Smith
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|established_title = Founded
|established_date =
|established_title1 = Platted
|established_date1 =
|established_title2 = Incorporated
|established_date2 =
|named_for =
|government_footnotes =
|government_type = Mayor–Council
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = Leland Rajhes[1]
|leader_title1 =
|leader_name1 = Mary Beach[1]
|area_footnotes = [3]
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.36
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.36
|area_water_sq_mi = 0
|area_total_km2 = 0.93
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|elevation_footnotes =
|elevation_ft = 1778
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|population_as_of = 2010
|population_total = 473
|pop_est_footnotes = [5]
|pop_est_as_of = 2016
|population_est = 443
|population_density_sq_mi = auto
|timezone = CST
|utc_offset = -6
|timezone_DST = CDT
|utc_offset_DST = -5
|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 66951
|area_code_type = Area code
|area_code = 785
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 20-36550 [1]
|blank1_name = GNIS ID
|blank1_info = 0471944 [2]
|website = {{URL|http://www.kensingtonks.net/}}
}}Kensington is a city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 473.[3]

History

Kensington was founded circa 1887.[4] It was incorporated as a city in 1900.[5]

Kensington was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.[6]

The first post office in Kensington was established in January 1888.[7]

Geography

Kensington is located at {{coord|39|45|58|N|99|1|56|W|type:city}} (39.766110, -99.032308).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.[9]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 497
|1920= 595
|1930= 546
|1940= 597
|1950= 635
|1960= 619
|1970= 653
|1980= 681
|1990= 553
|2000= 529
|2010= 473
|estyear=2016
|estimate=443
|estref=[10]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/ U.S. Decennial Census]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 473 people, 203 households, and 126 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1313.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 261 housing units at an average density of {{convert|725.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 203 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 49.7 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 529 people, 231 households, and 140 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,652.0 people per square mile (638.3/km²). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 824.5 per square mile (318.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 231 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $16,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,131. About 3.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Kensington government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30PM.[12]

  • City Hall, 101 S Main.

Education

Kensington is served by USD 110 Thunder Ridge Schools. The Thunder Ridge High School mascot is the Thunder Ridge Longhorns.[13]

Prior to school unification, the Kensington High School mascot was Kensington Goldbugs.[14]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=April 25, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721034521/http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |archivedate=July 21, 2011 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA301#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=301}}
5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qi9cXyTWt9EC&pg=PA68#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=68}}
6. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VwgtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA123#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=A Gazetteer of Kansas | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1898 | pages=123}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:SM |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=23 June 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133615/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ASM |archivedate= 9 October 2013 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
9. ^{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}
12. ^Kensington - Directory of Public Officials
13. ^{{cite web | title = USD 110 Thunder Ridge | publisher = USD 110 | url = http://www.usd110.net/ | accessdate = 1 January 2017}}
14. ^"Kengsington Has 28 Candidates", The Salina Journal, 27 November 1962, p..

External links

{{Commons category|Kensington, Kansas}}{{Portal|Kansas}}
City
  • Kensington - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
  • USD 110, local school district
Maps
  • Kensington City Map, KDOT
{{Smith County, Kansas}}

2 : Cities in Kansas|Cities in Smith County, Kansas

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