Jennings, Kansas facts for kids
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Jennings, Kansas
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Location within Decatur County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Decatur |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Named for | Warren Jennings |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (770 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 300/sq mi (117.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67643
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-35375 |
| GNIS ID | 471077 |
Jennings is a small city located in Decatur County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 81 people lived there.
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History of Jennings
The first post office in Jennings opened in 1874. It was first called Slab City until 1879.
The city of Jennings was officially planned out in 1888. It got its name from Warren Jennings, who owned land in the area.
Jennings was also a stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. Many Czech immigrants chose Jennings to settle and start their farms.
Geography of Jennings
Jennings is located in Kansas at specific coordinates: 39°40′49″N 100°17′38″W / 39.68028°N 100.29389°W. This means it's in the northern part of the state.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Jennings
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 259 | — | |
| 1920 | 253 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 344 | 36.0% | |
| 1940 | 311 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 330 | 6.1% | |
| 1960 | 292 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 224 | −23.3% | |
| 1980 | 194 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 188 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 146 | −22.3% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −34.2% | |
| 2020 | 81 | −15.6% | |
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Jennings Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 81 people living in Jennings. There were 52 households and 20 families.
About 18.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 34.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 53.5 years.
Jennings Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 96 people living in Jennings. There were 50 households and 30 families.
About 10% of households had children under 18. Many households (48%) were married couples. About 34% of all households were people living alone.
The average age in the city was 61.7 years. About 8.3% of residents were under 18. A large group, 45.8%, were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was about equal.
Education in Jennings
The area south of Highway 383 is part of the Hoxie USD 412 public school district. The area north of the highway is served by Oberlin USD 294.
Jennings used to have its own schools, but they closed during school unification. The mascot for Jennings High School was the Coyotes.
See also
In Spanish: Jennings (Kansas) para niños
