Nortonville, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nortonville, Kansas
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Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | L. Norton, Jr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 1,366/sq mi (522.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66060
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-51525 |
| GNIS ID | 478236 |
Nortonville is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a rich history. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 601 people.
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History of Nortonville
Nortonville was first planned out, or platted, in 1873. It was named after L. Norton, Jr., who worked for the railroad. The city's first post office opened its doors in May 1873.
In the early 1900s, Nortonville was known as a 'sundown town'. This meant that African Americans were not allowed to live there, especially after sunset. This was a sad part of history in some places.
Where is Nortonville Located?
Nortonville is located at 39°25′3″N 95°19′54″W / 39.41750°N 95.33167°W. This means it's in the northeastern part of Kansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.44 square miles (1.12 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Nortonville is part of the larger Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Topeka.
The population of Nortonville has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living in the city has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 350 | — | |
| 1890 | 669 | 91.1% | |
| 1900 | 700 | 4.6% | |
| 1910 | 638 | −8.9% | |
| 1920 | 696 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 606 | −12.9% | |
| 1940 | 562 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 568 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 595 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 727 | 22.2% | |
| 1980 | 692 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 643 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 620 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 637 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 601 | −5.7% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 601 people living in Nortonville. There were 219 households, which are groups of people living together, and 146 families.
Most of the people in Nortonville, about 92.68%, were white. A small number of people were black, Native American, or from two or more races. About 3.16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 39.4 years.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In the census of 2010, there were 637 people living in Nortonville. There were 232 households.
About 37.1% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 63.4%, were married couples living together.
The average age in the city in 2010 was 40.2 years. About 27.2% of residents were under 18.
Education in Nortonville
The public schools in Nortonville are part of the Jefferson County North USD 339 school district. This district was formed when the schools in Nortonville and Winchester joined together.
The high school for the district is Jefferson County North High School. Its mascot is the Jefferson County Chargers. The elementary and middle schools are located right in Nortonville.
Nortonville used to have its own high school, called Nortonville High School. Its mascot was the Cardinals. But this school closed when the districts combined.
See also
In Spanish: Nortonville (Kansas) para niños
Images for kids
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Location of Nortonville within Jefferson County and Kansas
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A map of Jefferson County, Kansas, from the Kansas Department of Transportation
