Edgerton, Kansas facts for kids
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Edgerton, Kansas
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Nelson Street (2022)
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Johnson | |
| Founded | 1870 | |
| Incorporated | 1883 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.39 sq mi (19.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.33 sq mi (18.98 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,748 | |
| • Density | 236.54/sq mi (91.28/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
66021
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| Area code | 913 | |
| FIPS code | 20-19825 | |
| GNIS ID | 485565 | |
Edgerton is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,748 people lived there.
Edgerton is known for a very large train facility. This facility is called Logistics Park Kansas City. It helps move goods using trains and trucks.
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History of Edgerton
Edgerton was started in 1870. This happened when a railroad line was built to that spot. The city was named after the chief engineer of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
In 2010, a big train company, BNSF Railway, announced a new plan. They wanted to build a huge shipping center in Edgerton. This center would cost $250 million and cover 443 acres. It would replace an older facility in Kansas City.
Next to the train center, a large industrial park was planned. This park would have over 7 million square feet of warehouse space. It would be built over 10 years. The train facility officially opened in October 2013. When fully built, it can handle 1.5 million shipping containers each year.
Where is Edgerton?
Edgerton is located in Johnson County. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.22 square miles (5.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part is water.
People in Edgerton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 321 | — | |
| 1900 | 310 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 443 | 42.9% | |
| 1920 | 323 | −27.1% | |
| 1930 | 278 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 264 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 266 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 414 | 55.6% | |
| 1970 | 513 | 23.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,214 | 136.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,244 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,440 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,671 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,748 | 4.6% | |
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In 2020, Edgerton had 1,748 people living there. There were 616 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Edgerton are white. Some people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 9% of the population identifies with two or more races. Also, about 7% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (43.5%) have children under 18. The average household has about 2.8 people. The average family has about 3.1 people. The median age in the city is 34.5 years old. This means half the people are younger and half are older than 34.5.
Libraries in Edgerton
The Johnson County Library system has 13 different locations. One of these libraries is located right in Edgerton. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things.
Famous People from Edgerton
Some notable people have lived in or were born in Edgerton.
- John Henry Balch (1896–1980) was a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He received the Medal of Honor, which is a very high award for bravery.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Kansas) para niños
