Emmett, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°18′26″N 96°03′27″W / 39.30722°N 96.05750°W / 39.30722; -96.05750
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Emmett, Kansas
City
Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
Location within Pottawatomie County and Kansas
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
KDOT map of Pottawatomie County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°18′26″N 96°03′27″W / 39.30722°N 96.05750°W / 39.30722; -96.05750[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Incorporated1920
Named forRobert Emmet
Area
[2]
 • Total0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
 • Land0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total170
 • Density850/sq mi (330/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66422
Area code785
FIPS code20-21100
GNIS ID2394690[1]

Emmett is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 170.[3]

History[edit]

The first post office in Emmett was established in November 1905.[4] The community was named for Robert Emmet, an Irish nationalist.[5]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930268—
1940191−28.7%
1950143−25.1%
1960123−14.0%
197015626.8%
198022342.9%
1990165−26.0%
200027767.9%
2010191−31.0%
2020170−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Emmett is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 170 people, 65 households, and 44 families in Emmett.[7][8] The population density was 871.8 per square mile (336.6/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 369.2 per square mile (142.6/km2).[8][9] The racial makeup was 78.82% (134) white or European American (77.06% non-Hispanic white), 1.18% (2) black or African-American, 0.59% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.59% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.12% (7) from other races, and 14.71% (25) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.65% (13) of the population.[11]

Of the 65 households, 38.5% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 27.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.7% of households consisted of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.2.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.4% of the population.[13]

37.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males.[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 87.7 males.[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $29,441) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $28,602).[14] Males had a median income of $25,000 (+/- $18,668) versus $21,250 (+/- $10,540) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,250 (+/- $9,647).[15] Approximately, 13.6% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 191 people, 71 households, and 43 families residing in the city. The population density was 955.0 inhabitants per square mile (368.7/km2). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 435.0 per square mile (168.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White, 1.6% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.5% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.58.

The median age in the city was 27.2 years. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 277 people, 103 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,472.5 inhabitants per square mile (568.5/km2). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 738.9 per square mile (285.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.50% White, 5.42% Native American, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 103 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,778, and the median income for a family was $27,750. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $14,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,078. About 20.0% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.1% of those 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The community is served by Kaw Valley USD 321 public school district. High school students attend St. Marys Jr/Sr High School in St. Marys. The St. Marys High School mascot is Bears.[20][21]

Emmett High School was closed through school unification. The Emmett High School mascot was Emmett Eagles.[22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emmett, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Emmett, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Profile for Emmett, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  20. ^ "Kaw Valley Online". USD 321. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  21. ^ "St. Marys High School". St. Marys High School. Archived from the original on January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  22. ^ "Flush Pushes Record to 9-0 With Win", The Manhattan Mercury, 12 January 1964, p.3.

Further reading[edit]

See also: List of books about Pottawatomie County, Kansas

External links[edit]

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