Grinnell, Kansas facts for kids
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Grinnell, Kansas
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Location within Gove County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Gove |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Named for | Moses Grinnell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,914 ft (888 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 531/sq mi (205/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67738
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-28900 |
| GNIS ID | 2394253 |
| Website | Info |
Grinnell is a small city located in Gove County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 260 people lived there.
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History of Grinnell
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Grinnell was named after a businessman called Moses Hicks Grinnell. The city was founded in the 1880s.
The first newspaper in Grinnell was named Golden Belt. It started in 1885.
Geography of Grinnell
Grinnell covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 162 | — | |
| 1930 | 303 | 87.0% | |
| 1940 | 289 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 364 | 26.0% | |
| 1960 | 396 | 8.8% | |
| 1970 | 449 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 410 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 348 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 329 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 259 | −21.3% | |
| 2020 | 260 | 0.4% | |
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In 2020, Grinnell had 260 people living in 129 households. About 21.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 46 years. This means half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
Most of the people living in Grinnell were white. About 5.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Grinnell
The local public schools are part of the Grinnell USD 291 school district. High school students from Grinnell attend Wheatland High School. This is thanks to a special agreement with Wheatland USD 292.
The sports teams at Wheatland High School are called the Thunderhawks. Grinnell High School used to exist but closed due to this agreement.
Past Championships
The Grinnell Warriors, before the high school closed, won several state championships:
- In 1974, the Boys Basketball team won the Class 1A championship.
- The Girls Volleyball team won the Class 1A championship in 1976, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, and 1988.
- The Girls Basketball team won the Class 1A championship in 1985.
Famous People
- Ralph Ostmeyer: He is a Kansas State Senator. This means he helps make laws for the state of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Grinnell (Kansas) para niños
