Rantoul, Kansas facts for kids
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Rantoul, Kansas
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Main Street (2022)
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Named for | Robert Rantoul Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (434/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66079
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-58525 |
| GNIS ID | 2396322 |
| Website | City info |
Rantoul is a small city located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 165 people lived there.
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History of Rantoul
Rantoul got its first post office in 1862. The city was named after Robert Rantoul Jr., who was a senator from Massachusetts.
Geography of Rantoul
Rantoul is a small city, covering about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Rantoul
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 317 | — | |
| 1930 | 224 | −29.3% | |
| 1940 | 164 | −26.8% | |
| 1950 | 197 | 20.1% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −20.3% | |
| 1970 | 163 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 212 | 30.1% | |
| 1990 | 200 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 241 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 184 | −23.7% | |
| 2020 | 165 | −10.3% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 165 people in Rantoul. Most people, about 88%, were white. About 1.8% were Native American, and 1.2% were Asian. Around 9% of the people were of two or more races. A small number, 1.2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 69 households in Rantoul. About 23% of these households had children under 18. Many households, 43.5%, were married couples. The average household had 3 people.
The median age in Rantoul was 45.3 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18. About 21% were 65 or older.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Rantoul had 184 people. Most people, 96.7%, were white. About 0.5% were African American, and 2.7% were from other races. About 2.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 74 households. About 32% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The median age was 40.9 years. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 14.7% were 65 or older.
Education in Rantoul
Rantoul is part of the Central Heights USD 288 school district. The main office for this district is in Richmond. The school mascot for Central Heights is the Vikings.
The schools in Rantoul closed in 1965 when school districts combined. The high school mascot for Rantoul used to be the Rantoul Bulldogs.
Images for kids
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Main Street (2022)
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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KDOT map of Franklin County
See also
In Spanish: Rantoul (Kansas) para niños
