Pawnee Rock, Kansas facts for kids
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Pawnee Rock, Kansas
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Pawnee Rock Monument near Pawnee Rock (2013)
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Location within Barton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Pawnee Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 689/sq mi (264.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67567
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-54875 |
| GNIS ID | 484937 |
Pawnee Rock is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 193.
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History
Pawnee Rock was founded in 1874. It was named from the historic landmark Pawnee Rock nearby. Pawnee Rock was incorporated in 1887.
Geography
Pawnee Rock is located at 38°15′55″N 98°58′57″W / 38.26528°N 98.98250°W (38.265283, -98.982614). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all of it land.
While located in Barton Country, the west edge of Pawnee Rock lies along the Barton / Pawnee county line.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 84 | — | |
| 1890 | 204 | 142.9% | |
| 1900 | 210 | 2.9% | |
| 1910 | 458 | 118.1% | |
| 1920 | 428 | −6.6% | |
| 1930 | 399 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 388 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 359 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 380 | 5.8% | |
| 1970 | 442 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 409 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 367 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 356 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 252 | −29.2% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −23.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 107 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 900.0 inhabitants per square mile (347.5/km2). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 489.3 per square mile (188.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 107 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.
Pawnee Rock State Historic Site
One-half mile north of U.S. 56 and the town of Pawnee Rock is Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, a monument to travellers on the Santa Fe trail. It marks the approximate halfway point on the Santa Fe Trail. The monument consists of a rough stone pole building used for picnics and a granite pillar shaped monument atop a small hill.
Education
The community is served by Fort Larned USD 495 public school district.
Pawnee Rock schools were closed through school unification. The Pawnee Rock High School mascot was Pawnee Rock Braves.
See also
In Spanish: Pawnee Rock (Kansas) para niños
