Agenda, Kansas facts for kids
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Agenda, Kansas
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Location within Republic County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 276/sq mi (104.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66930
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-00475 |
| GNIS ID | 2393890 |
Agenda is a small city located in Republic County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.
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History of Agenda
Agenda was first planned out in 1887. It was built along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. The city was originally called Neva.
The name "Agenda" comes from a Latin word. It means "what ought to be done." The very first house in Agenda was built by Joseph Cox in 1887.
In the early 1900s, Agenda was a busy place. It had a post office where you could send money orders. There were also offices for sending telegrams and express packages. The town had several stores, a bank, and a large building called a grain elevator. A grain elevator is used to store grain like corn or wheat.
By 1910, about 200 people lived in Agenda. The post office in Agenda closed down in 1998.
Geography of Agenda
Agenda is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.15 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Agenda
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 239 | — | |
| 1930 | 185 | −22.6% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −22.0% | |
| 1970 | 107 | −13.7% | |
| 1980 | 106 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 81 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 81 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 68 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −30.9% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 United States census counted 47 people living in Agenda. There were 27 households and 15 families. A household is a group of people living in one home.
Most people in Agenda were white (85.11%). Some people were Native American (4.26%). A small number (2.13%) were from other backgrounds. About 8.51% of the people were from two or more racial groups.
Age and Families
About 14.8% of households had children under 18. Many households (44.4%) were married couples living together. About 40.7% of households were just one person.
Many people in Agenda are older. About 31.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Agenda was 61.3 years old.
In 2010, there were 68 people living in Agenda. The average age was 42 years. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 25% were 65 years or older.
Education in Agenda
The public schools in Agenda are part of the Republic County USD 109 school district. This district was created in 2006. It combined two older school districts: Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455.
The high school for this area is Republic County High School. Their sports teams are called the Republic County Buffaloes.
Agenda used to have its own schools. Agenda High School's mascot was the Huskies. However, these schools closed when the districts combined.
See also
In Spanish: Agenda (Kansas) para niños
