Geneseo, Kansas facts for kids
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Geneseo, Kansas
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Location within Rice County and Kansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Kansas | |
| County | Rice | |
| Township | Victoria | |
| Founded | 1886 | |
| Incorporated | 1887 | |
| Named for | Geneseo, Illinois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 236 | |
| • Density | 407/sq mi (156.3/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
67444
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| Area code | 620 | |
| FIPS code | 20-26075 | |
| GNIS ID | 2394873 | |
Geneseo is a small city in Rice County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 236 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Geneseo
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to Native American tribes. In 1803, the United States bought most of this land as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Kansas became a U.S. territory in 1854. Then, in 1861, Kansas officially joined the United States as the 34th state. Rice County was created in 1867.
The city of Geneseo was founded in 1886. It was named after another city, Geneseo, Illinois.
Geography and Climate
Geneseo is a small city, covering about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Geneseo's Climate
The weather in Geneseo has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa".
Population and People
Geneseo's population has changed over the years. Like many small towns, it has seen its number of residents go up and down.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 399 | — | |
| 1900 | 466 | 16.8% | |
| 1910 | 566 | 21.5% | |
| 1920 | 561 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 536 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 632 | 17.9% | |
| 1950 | 660 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 558 | −15.5% | |
| 1970 | 453 | −18.8% | |
| 1980 | 496 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 382 | −23.0% | |
| 2000 | 272 | −28.8% | |
| 2010 | 267 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 236 | −11.6% | |
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Geneseo's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Geneseo had 236 people living there. There were 119 households, which are like homes where people live. About 40% of these households were married couples.
The population density was about 402 people per square mile. The median age in Geneseo was 53.8 years old. This means half the people were older than 53.8, and half were younger.
Geneseo's Population in 2010
In 2010, Geneseo had 267 people. There were 129 households. The population density was about 460 people per square mile.
The median age was 52.8 years. About 17.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most of the population was aged 45 to 64 (39.7%) or 65 and older (21.3%).
Education in Geneseo
Students in Geneseo attend public schools managed by the Ellsworth USD 327 school district. The main high school for the district is located in Ellsworth. The school's mascot is the Ellsworth Bearcats.
Geneseo used to have its own high school. It was called Geneseo High School, and its mascot was the Geneseo Dragons. This school closed in 1980 as part of a school unification plan.
Local Media
Geneseo has had a local newspaper for many years. It was first known as the Geneseo Herald from 1887 to 1899. Later, it became the Geneseo Post for a short time. From 1979 to 1983, it was called Geneseo Galaxy.
Notable People from Geneseo
- John S. Gibson, Jr. - He was one of the youngest mayors in the country. Later, he moved to California and became a member of the Los Angeles City Council.
See also
In Spanish: Geneseo (Kansas) para niños
