Grenola, Kansas facts for kids
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Grenola, Kansas
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Location within Elk County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Green Field + Canola |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Estimate
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188 |
| • Density | 404.30/sq mi (156.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67346
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-28800 |
| GNIS ID | 469884 |
Grenola is a city in Elk County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 216.
History
Grenola had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. At that time, the two rival cities of Green Field and Canola, which were three miles apart, relocated to the site of the railroad and merged. The name Grenola is a portmanteau of the names of the two former towns.
Geography
Grenola is located at 37°20′55″N 96°27′02″W / 37.34861°N 96.45056°W (37.3486427, -96.4505641). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Grenola has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 608 | — | |
| 1900 | 666 | 9.5% | |
| 1910 | 532 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 547 | 2.8% | |
| 1930 | 552 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 517 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 380 | −26.5% | |
| 1960 | 349 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 290 | −16.9% | |
| 1980 | 335 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 256 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 231 | −9.8% | |
| 2010 | 216 | −6.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 188 | −13.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 216 people, 92 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 450.0 inhabitants per square mile (173.7/km2). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 266.7 per square mile (103.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 1.9% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races.
There were 92 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
Education
The community is served by Central USD 462 public school district. The Central High School mascot is Central Raiders.
Notable people
- Trixie Friganza (1870-1955), American actress, Touring Theatre (1889-1917), Vaudeville (1906–1932), Film (1923-1940), born Delia O'Callaghan in Grenola
- Jake L. Hamon Sr. (1873–1920), attorney, oil millionaire, railway owner, political figure, born in Grenola.
See also
In Spanish: Grenola (Kansas) para niños
