Editing Pleasanton, Kansas

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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Pleasanton''' is a city in [[Linn County, Kansas|Linn County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,208.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Pleasanton, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Pleasanton_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2056450 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106070322/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Pleasanton_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2056450 |archive-date=November 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
In 1864, General [[Alfred Pleasonton]] defeated the Confederates in the [[Battle of Mine Creek]] near present-day Pleasanton. This battle, involving 25,000 men, resulted in a Union victory which ended the threat of Confederate invasion in Kansas.

Pleasanton had its start in the year 1869 by the building of the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad through that territory.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n472 482]}}</ref> It was named in honor of General Alfred Pleasonton, though the city name is spelled differently.<ref>[http://www.fstribune.com/story/1281629.html General Pleasonton Days set for Oct. 6, 7], ''[[Fort Scott Tribune]]'', 2007-10-03.  Accessed 2008-06-02.</ref>

The first post office in Pleasanton was established in August 1869.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/placename:/county:LN/begyr:/endyr:/submit:SEARCH | title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 | publisher=Kansas Historical Society | accessdate=10 June 2014}}</ref>

Pleasanton's first church, namely the Fairmount Church, was constructed in 1884. On [[Tornado outbreak of April 27–30, 2014|April 27, 2014]] the church was destroyed by an [[Enhanced Fujita scale|EF2]] [[tornado]] which also severely damaged the town's cemetery.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.weather.gov/eax/april272014bourbonlinncountytornado | title=April 27, 2014 Bourbon and Linn County Tornado | publisher=National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO | accessdate=2 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/tornado-flattens-historic-church-in-southeast-kan/3682121 | title=Tornado flattens historic church in southeast Kan. | publisher=KMBC9 | author=Augustine, Martin | accessdate=2 March 2019}}</ref>

From the 1950s to 1985, Pleasanton was home of Fundcraft, a publisher that specialized in printing fundraiser cookbooks for churches, synagogues, and civic associations across the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} Fundcraft Publishing |url=https://fundcraft.com/fundraising-cookbooks/1-cookbook-book-publishing.asp |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=fundcraft.com}}</ref>  While many of these [[Community cookbook|community cookbooks]] have proven to be [[Ephemerality|ephemeral]], some have made their way into research libraries as evidence of American popular food culture.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Crossnore Presbyterian Church |title=Butter 'n Love Recipes |publisher=Fundcraft |year=1982 |location=Pleasanton, Kansas}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Congregation Or Ve Shalom Sisterhood, Atlanta, Georgia |title=The Sephardic Cooks |publisher=Fundcraft |year=1983 |edition=3rd |location=Pleasanton, Kansas}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.80|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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>

Pleasanton is approximately {{convert|67|mi|km}} south of [[Kansas City, Kansas|Kansas City]].

===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, Pleasanton has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=554641&cityname=Pleasanton%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Pleasanton, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 709
|1890= 1139
|1900= 1097
|1910= 1373
|1920= 1291
|1930= 1214
|1940= 1227
|1950= 1178
|1960= 1098
|1970= 1216
|1980= 1303
|1990= 1231
|2000= 1387
|2010= 1216
|2020= 1208
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 1,208 people, 489 households, and 287 families in Pleasanton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Pleasanton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 579.9 per square mile (223.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 272.2 per square mile (105.1/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=Pleasanton%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 92.47% (1,117) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (90.98% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.33% (4) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.33% (4) [[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]], 0.25% (3) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.62% (80) 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=Pleasanton%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 2.4% (29) 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=Pleasanton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 489 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.5% were married couples living together; 30.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.0% of households consisted of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Pleasanton%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 13.8% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Pleasanton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

27.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,615 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,868) and the median family income was $62,768 (+/- $7,680).<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=Pleasanton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $32,560 (+/- $5,008) versus $25,809 (+/- $6,030) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,038 (+/- $4,904).<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=Pleasanton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 8.0% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.0% of those under the age of 18 and 37.3% 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=Pleasanton%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=Pleasanton%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 1,216 people, 528 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|675.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 607 housing units at an average density of {{convert|337.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 528 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% 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 1,387 people, 562 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|846.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 617 housing units at an average density of {{convert|376.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.76% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.65% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.50% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.87% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 562 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $32,014. Males had a median income of $24,917 versus $18,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,309. About 18.8% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Pleasanton USD 344]] public school district.
* Pleasanton High School, mascot the "Blu-Jays".
* Pleasanton Public Library

==Museums==
* Pleasanton Antique Car Museum
* Linn County Museum
*Carpenter's Ol' Iron Motorcycle Museum

==Media==
*Linn County Newspaper
*KPIO-FM 93.7 - Religious Network

Local networks that serve the Linn County, Kansas area include [[KCTV]] 5, Kansas City 41 Action News, [[KMBC-TV]], [[WDAF-TV]], The Four States Network, and [[KTWU]]-[[Topeka]].

==Notable people==
* [[Carl Austin Hall|Carl Hall]] - executed for kidnapping and murder in the 1953 [[Kidnapping of Bobby Greenlease]].
* [[Julius C. Holmes|Julius Holmes]] - [[United States Assistant Secretary of State|Assistant Secretary of State]] and United States Ambassador to Iran.
* [[Stephen R. Johnson|Stephen Johnson]] - music video director; graduated from Pleasanton High School.
* [[Burt McKinnie]] - [[golf]]er, competed in [[1904 Summer Olympics]].

==See also==
* [[Potosi's post]]
* [[Camp Defiance]]

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Pleasanton, Kansas}}
;City
* [https://pleasantonks.com/ City of Pleasanton]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260976 Pleasanton - Directory of Public Officials]
;Schools
* [https://www.usd344.org/ USD 344], local school district
;Historical photos
* Photos of Mine Creek Battlefield, Civil War location, near Pleasanton: [http://www.kansastravel.org/minecreekbattlefield.htm 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kansashistoricalsociety/sets/72157622131039330/ 2]
* Photos in Pleasanton: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/fustian/32722801/ 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcorrin/3341217053/ 2], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsawthat/5128761668/ 3]
;Maps
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/pleasanton.pdf Pleasanton city map], KDOT

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