Morganville, Kansas facts for kids
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Morganville, Kansas
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Location within Clay County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 529/sq mi (202/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67468
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-48225 |
| GNIS ID | 2395401 |
Morganville is a small city located in Clay County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 180 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Kansas.
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History of Morganville
Morganville was started in the year 1870. It was named after its founder, a person named Ebenezer Morgan. The very first store in Morganville opened its doors in 1871.
The local post office in Morganville had a different name at first. It was originally called Della when it was set up in 1871. Morganville was also once a stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line.
Geography of Morganville
Morganville covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 233 | — | |
| 1900 | 350 | 50.2% | |
| 1910 | 285 | −18.6% | |
| 1920 | 262 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 281 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 264 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 226 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 257 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 261 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 181 | −30.7% | |
| 2000 | 198 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 192 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −6.2% | |
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Morganville in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 180 people living in Morganville. There were 75 households and 57 families. Most of the people, about 92.78%, were white. About 6.11% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 2.22%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 38.7% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 60.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
The median age in Morganville was 42.3 years. This means half the people were older than 42.3 and half were younger. About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.0% were 65 years or older.
Morganville in 2010
According to the 2010 United States census, there were 192 people in Morganville. There were 79 households and 55 families. The majority of residents, 97.4%, were White.
About 29.1% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 58.2%, were married couples. About 26.6% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The median age for people in the city was 43.5 years. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.7% were 65 years of age or older.
Education in Morganville
The public schools in Morganville are part of the Clay County USD 379 school district. In the past, Morganville had its own high school. The mascot for Morganville High School was the Morganville Eagles. However, these local schools were later closed due to school unification, which means smaller school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Morganville (Kansas) para niños
