Grantville, Kansas facts for kids
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Grantville, Kansas
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Grantville Post Office (2008)
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 Grantville, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Grantville, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Kaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 93.3/sq mi (36.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66429
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-28200 |
| GNIS ID | 478665 |
Grantville is a small community in Jefferson County, Kansas. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population numbers. In 2020, about 182 people lived there. Grantville is located east of Topeka. You can find it on the south side of the US-24 highway.
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History of Grantville
Grantville received its name in 1866. It was named after Ulysses S. Grant. He was a very important military leader during the American Civil War. Later, he became the 18th President of the United States. The first post office in Grantville opened in October 1866.
Geography and Location
Grantville is located in the southwestern part of Jefferson County. It is found near U.S. Route 24. The community sits in the valley of the Kansas River. Its elevation is about 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level.
Where is Grantville?
U.S. Route 24 runs along the northern edge of Grantville. This highway leads east about 9 miles (14 km) to Perry. It also goes west about 5 miles (8 km) to the northern part of Topeka. Downtown Topeka is about 9 miles (14 km) west and south of Grantville.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Grantville CDP covers an area of about 5.05 square kilometers (1.95 square miles). All of this area is land.
Grantville's Climate
The weather in Grantville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
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| 2010 | 180 | — | |
| 2020 | 182 | 1.1% | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 182 people living in Grantville. There were 71 households and 47 families. Most of the people living in Grantville are white. Some residents are Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 8.79% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
Out of the 71 households, about 32.4% had children under 18 years old. About 43.7% were married couples living together. Some households (23.9%) had a female head of household without a spouse. About 26.8% of households were individuals living alone. About 14.1% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had 3.3 people. The average family had 3.8 people. About 18.7% of the population had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The population's age breakdown is:
- 23.1% were under 18 years old.
- 9.9% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 24.7% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 17.0% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 25.3% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Grantville was 34.3 years.
Local Economy
Grantville has a few local businesses. These include a fire station and a gas station. It also has a post office with the ZIP Code 66429.
Education in Grantville
The public schools in Grantville are part of the Perry–Lecompton USD 343 school district. The elementary school in Grantville closed in 2009. Now, children are taken by bus to schools in Perry and Lecompton. The old Grantville Elementary building has been torn down.
Notable people
- Josh Billings, a baseball player and manager
See also
In Spanish: Grantville (Kansas) para niños
