Denton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denton, Kansas
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Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Named for | John Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 130 |
| • Density | 930/sq mi (342/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66017
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-17750 |
| GNIS ID | 2394518 |
Denton is a small city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It's located in the northeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 130 people lived there, making it a quiet community.
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History of Denton
Denton was first planned out in 1886. It was named after one of its founders, John Denton. The first post office in the area opened in 1882. Before 1905, the town was sometimes called Darwin or Dentonville.
Geography of Denton
Denton is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People of Denton
Denton is part of the larger St. Joseph, Missouri Metropolitan Area. This means it's connected to the economic and social life of the nearby city of St. Joseph.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Denton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 247 | — | |
| 1910 | 337 | 36.4% | |
| 1920 | 193 | −42.7% | |
| 1930 | 193 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 156 | −19.2% | |
| 1950 | 157 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 161 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 162 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 156 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 166 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 186 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −20.4% | |
| 2020 | 130 | −12.2% | |
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Denton in 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 130 people lived in Denton. Most of the residents were white. A small number of people identified as being from two or more races.
There were 58 households in the city. About 28% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.2 people.
The median age in Denton was 44.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old, and about 25% were 65 years or older.
Denton in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 148 people living in Denton. The population density was about 1057 people per square mile. Most people were White, and a small percentage were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 63 households. About 36% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.35 people. The median age was 43.5 years.
Education in Denton
Students in Denton attend schools in the Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Denton (Kansas) para niños
