Mayetta, Kansas facts for kids
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Mayetta, Kansas
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Downtown Mayetta (2007)
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Location within Jackson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Named for | Mary Lunger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 348 |
| • Density | 2,050/sq mi (791/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66509
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-45250 |
| GNIS ID | 2395050 |
Mayetta is a small city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. It is a friendly place where people live and work.
In 2020, about 348 people lived in Mayetta. It is a part of the larger Topeka area.
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History of Mayetta
Mayetta was first planned and mapped out in 1886. It was given its name to honor a young girl named Mary Henrietta Lunger. She was the daughter of the person who founded the town.
The first post office in Mayetta opened in February 1886. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Geography and Location
Mayetta is located in the state of Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
Mayetta has a small but steady population. The number of people living in the city has changed a little over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is how the population of Mayetta has changed during different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 337 | — | |
| 1920 | 309 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 294 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 275 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 247 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 246 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 287 | 16.7% | |
| 1990 | 267 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 312 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 341 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 348 | 2.1% | |
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Who Lives in Mayetta?
In 2020, there were 348 people living in Mayetta. There were 134 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Mayetta are white or European American. There are also people who are Native American, African American, and from other backgrounds. Some people are from two or more races. A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Mayetta was about 33 years old. Many young people under 18 live here. There are also adults of all ages and some older residents.
Economy and Jobs
One important part of Mayetta's economy is the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. This resort has been open since 1998. It provides jobs and brings visitors to the area.
Education in Mayetta
Students in Mayetta attend public schools in the Royal Valley USD 337 school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
Famous People from Mayetta
- Minnie Evans was an important leader of the Potawatomi Nation. She was born in Mayetta.
- Bill James is a well-known writer who studies baseball. He grew up in Mayetta.
See also
In Spanish: Mayetta para niños
