Editing Geneseo, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Rice County, Kansas}}
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|name                     = Geneseo, Kansas
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Rice County, Kansas|Rice]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
|subdivision_name3        = [[Victoria Township, Rice County, Kansas|Victoria]]

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|established_date         = 1886
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|established_date2        = 1887
|named_for                = [[Geneseo, Illinois]]

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|postal_code              = 67444
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|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
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'''Geneseo''' is a city in [[Rice County, Kansas|Rice County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name=GNIS/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 236.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Geneseo, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026075 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329110109/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026075 |archive-date=March 29, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]].  In 1803, most of [[History of Kansas|modern Kansas]] was secured by the United States as part of the [[Louisiana Purchase]].  In 1854, the [[Kansas Territory]] was organized, then in 1861 [[Kansas]] became the 34th [[U.S. state]].  In 1867, [[Rice County, Kansas|Rice County]] was founded.

Geneseo was founded in 1886.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n380 273]}}</ref> It was named after [[Geneseo, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4656 | title=Profile for Geneseo, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.58|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Geneseo has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=730341&cityname=Geneseo%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Geneseo, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align= left
|1890= 399
|1900= 466
|1910= 566
|1920= 561
|1930= 536
|1940= 632
|1950= 660
|1960= 558
|1970= 453
|1980= 496
|1990= 382
|2000= 272
|2010= 267
|2020= 236
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 236 people, 119 households, and 60 families in Geneseo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 402.7 per square mile (155.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 135 housing units at an average density of 230.4 per square mile (88.9/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 88.56% (209) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.02% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 1.27% (3) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.42% (1) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.42% (1) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.32% (22) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 4.66% (11) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 119 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18; 40.3% were married couples living together; 21.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.0% of households consisted of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.2% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

17.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $30,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,296) and the median family income was $31,806 (+/- $24,552).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $40,859 (+/- $11,222) versus $27,625 (+/- $23,826) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,000 (+/- $12,471).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 8.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.8% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Geneseo%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 267 people, 129 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|460.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 169 housing units at an average density of {{convert|291.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 129 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 52.8 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 39.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.3% male and 42.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 272 people, 136 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|472.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 171 housing units at an average density of {{convert|297.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.79% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.37% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.74% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.74% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.37% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 136 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,795, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $21,998. About 8.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.9% of those 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Ellsworth USD 327]] public school district.  The district high school is located in Ellsworth. The Ellsworth High School mascot is Ellsworth Bearcats.<ref>{{cite web | title = USD 327 | publisher = USD 327| url = http://www.usd327.org/ | accessdate = 4 January 2017}}</ref>

Geneseo High School was closed through school unification in 1980. The Geneseo High School mascot was Geneseo Dragons.<ref>"Western Kansas Basketball Results", Great Bend Tribune, 13 December 1967, p.5.</ref>

==Media==
;Newspaper
The ''Geneseo Journal'' was originally called the ''Geneseo Herald'' from 1887 to 1899, then it became ''Geneseo Post'' from 1908 to 1909. From 1979 through 1983 it was known as ''Geneseo Galaxy''.<ref>{{cite web |author= |title= Publications|url=http://www.kshs.org/library/search.php?page=2&county=RC&state=KS |work= |publisher=Kansas State Historical Society |date= |accessdate=15 October 2009}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[John S. Gibson, Jr.]] - One of the nation's youngest mayors, who later moved to California and became a member of the [[Los Angeles City Council]]

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Rice County, Kansas]]

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Rice County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Rice County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Geneseo, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260717 Geneseo - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/geneseo.pdf Geneseo city map], KDOT

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