Prescott, Kansas facts for kids
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Prescott, Kansas
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Location within Linn County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | C.H. Prescott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 690/sq mi (262.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66767
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-57650 |
| GNIS ID | 2396271 |
Prescott is a small city located in Linn County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 207 people lived there.
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History of Prescott
Prescott was established in 1870. It was named after C.H. Prescott, who was an important railroad official at the time.
Geography of Prescott
Prescott is a small city in terms of its size. It covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Prescott has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 151 | — | |
| 1890 | 241 | 59.6% | |
| 1900 | 298 | 23.7% | |
| 1910 | 255 | −14.4% | |
| 1920 | 291 | 14.1% | |
| 1930 | 238 | −18.2% | |
| 1940 | 277 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 283 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 278 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 222 | −20.1% | |
| 1980 | 319 | 43.7% | |
| 1990 | 301 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 280 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 264 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −21.6% | |
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Prescott's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 207 people living in Prescott. There were 94 households and 58 families. Most of the people living in Prescott were white.
About 21% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 48.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 48.3 and half were older.
Prescott's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, Prescott had 264 residents. There were 109 households. The city's population was mostly white.
About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 49.8 years. This shows that Prescott has an older population.
Education in Prescott
Students in Prescott attend schools within the Jayhawk USD 346. The main high school for the district is Jayhawk-Linn High School. Prescott used to have its own high school, Prescott High School, but it closed when schools were combined. The mascot for Prescott High School was the Hornets.
See also
In Spanish: Prescott (Kansas) para niños
