Emmett, Kansas facts for kids
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Emmett, Kansas
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Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Named for | Robert Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 170 |
| • Density | 850/sq mi (333/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66422
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-21100 |
| GNIS ID | 2394690 |
Emmett is a small city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 170 people lived there.
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History of Emmett
The first post office in Emmett opened in November 1905. This means people could send and receive mail there. The town was named after Robert Emmet, who was a famous Irish nationalist. He fought for Ireland's freedom. Emmett officially became a city in 1920.
Emmett's Geography
Emmett is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Emmett's Population
Emmett is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas area. This area is called the Metropolitan Statistical Area. It means Emmett is connected to the bigger city of Manhattan.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 268 | — | |
| 1940 | 191 | −28.7% | |
| 1950 | 143 | −25.1% | |
| 1960 | 123 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 156 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 223 | 42.9% | |
| 1990 | 165 | −26.0% | |
| 2000 | 277 | 67.9% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −31.0% | |
| 2020 | 170 | −11.0% | |
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Emmett's Population in 2020
In 2020, 170 people lived in Emmett. There were 65 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 44 were families. Most people living in Emmett were white. Some people were also African American, Native American, or Asian. There were also people from other backgrounds. About 15% of the people were from two or more races. About 8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18. About 28% of households had a single parent. The average age of people in Emmett was about 29 years old. This means it's a fairly young community.
Emmett's Population in 2010
In 2010, Emmett had 191 people. There were 71 households. The city had 87 housing units, which are places where people can live. Most people were white. Some were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 7% of the people were from two or more races. About 10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children living with them. About 34% of all households had just one person living there. The average age in the city was 27.2 years. This shows that Emmett has a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
Education in Emmett
Students in Emmett go to public schools managed by the Kaw Valley USD 321 school district. High school students attend St. Marys Jr/Sr High School. This school is located in St. Marys. The sports teams at St. Marys High School are called the Bears.
Emmett used to have its own high school, called Emmett High School. Its mascot was the Emmett Eagles. But this school closed down when school districts were combined.
See also
In Spanish: Emmett (Kansas) para niños
