Editing Jennings, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Decatur County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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|name                     = Jennings, Kansas
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Decatur County, Kansas|Decatur]]
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|established_date1        = 1888
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|named_for                = Warren Jennings

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'''Jennings''' is a city in [[Decatur County, Kansas|Decatur County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 81.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Jennings, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2035375 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315121338/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2035375 |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
The first post office at Jennings was established in 1874, but the post office there was called '''Slab City''' until 1879.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas Post Offices - Jennings|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/placename:Jennings|website=Kansas Historical Society|accessdate=21 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kansas Post Offices - Slab City|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/placename:Slab%20City|website=Kansas Historical Society|accessdate=21 September 2017}}</ref>

Jennings was laid out in 1888.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n17 27]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skyways.org/counties/DC/ | title=Decatur County | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | access-date=7 June 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004154349/http://www.skyways.org/counties/DC/ | archive-date=4 October 2012 }}</ref> It was named for Warren Jennings, a landowner.<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/n281 174]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4748 | title=Profile for Jennings, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=8 June 2014 | archive-date=14 July 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231859/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4748 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Jennings was located on the [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VwgtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA119 | title=A Gazetteer of Kansas | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1898 | pages=119}}</ref>

Jennings was a popular area for Czech immigrants to settle and start their farms.{{citation needed|date=September 2017}}

==Geography==
Jennings is located at {{coord|39|40|49|N|100|17|38|W|type:city}} (39.680197, -100.293918).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>  According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.27|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]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 259
|1920= 253
|1930= 344
|1940= 311
|1950= 330
|1960= 292
|1970= 224
|1980= 194
|1990= 188
|2000= 146
|2010= 96
|2020= 81
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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 81 people, 52 households, and 20 families in Jennings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Jennings%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 302.2 per square mile (116.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 283.6 per square mile (109.5/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=Jennings%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 91.36% (74) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (91.36% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 2.47% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 3.7% (3) [[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]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.47% (2) 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=Jennings%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 0.0% (0) 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=Jennings%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 52 households, 17.3% had children under the age of 18; 26.9% were married couples living together; 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 55.8% of households consisted of individuals and 26.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Jennings%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 9.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Jennings%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

18.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 11.1% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 34.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $42,917 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,262) and the median family income was $41,250 (+/- $9,857).<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=Jennings%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $46,750 (+/- $9,918). The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,000 (+/- $29,952).<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=Jennings%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 20.0% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under the age of 18 and 23.8% 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=Jennings%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=Jennings%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 96 people, 50 households, and 30 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|355.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 89 housing units at an average density of {{convert|329.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, of which 10.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the city was 61.7 years. 8.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 45.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% 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 146 people, 73 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|537.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 99 housing units at an average density of {{convert|364.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 13.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% 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 2.54.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,146, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $21,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,294. There were none of the families and 12.0% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

==Education==
South of Highway 383 is served by [[Hoxie USD 412]] public school district, north of the highway is served by [[Oberlin USD 294]].

Jennings schools were closed in school unification. The Jennings High School mascot was the Coyotes.<ref>"Jennings Coyotes Win 8 In Row, NWKL Title", The Salina Journal, 11 November 1962, p.12.</ref>

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

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260791 Jennings - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/jennings.PDF Jennings city map], KDOT

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