Agenda, Kansas

Agenda, Kansas
City
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°42′24″N97°25′56″W / 39.70667°N 97.43222°W / 39.70667; -97.43222 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Republic
Founded	1880s
Platted	1887
Incorporated	1916
Area [2]
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,414 ft (431 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	47
• Density	280/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66930
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-00475
GNIS ID	2393890 [1]

Agenda is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 47. ^[3]

History

Agenda (formerly Neva) was laid out in 1887 on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. ^{[4] [5]} The name Agenda derives from Latin meaning "what ought to be done". ^[6]

The first house in Agenda was erected by Joseph Cox in 1887. In the early 1900s, it had a money order post office with one rural delivery route, express and telegraph offices, several general stores and other business establishments, a bank, a grain elevator, and in 1910 reported a population of 200. ^[7]

The post office in Agenda was discontinued in 1998. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km²), all of it land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	239		—
1930	185		−22.6%
1940	179		−3.2%
1950	159		−11.2%
1960	124		−22.0%
1970	107		−13.7%
1980	106		−0.9%
1990	81		−23.6%
2000	81		0.0%
2010	68		−16.0%
2020	47		−30.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 47 people, 27 households, and 15 families in Agenda. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 271.7 per square mile (104.9/km²). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 294.8 per square mile (113.8/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 85.11% (40) white or European American (85.11% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 4.26% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.13% (1) from other races, and 8.51% (4) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.13% (1) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 27 households, 14.8% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 18.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.7% of households consisted of individuals and 29.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.6% of the population. ^[16]

8.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 31.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 61.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 87.0 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $25,607) and the median family income was $38,750 (+/- $7,750). ^[17] Males had a median income of $40,481 (+/- $19,403). The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,750 (+/- $36,198). ^[18] Approximately, 26.3% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 68 people, 29 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 453.3 inhabitants per square mile (175.0/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 346.7 per square mile (133.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White and 2.9% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 81 people, 38 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 534.5 inhabitants per square mile (206.4/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 356.3 per square mile (137.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 38 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 30.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,500, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,307. There were no families and 5.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.1% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. ^[23] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. ^[24] The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes.

Agenda schools were closed through school unification. The Agenda High School mascot was Huskies. ^[25]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agenda, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Agenda, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
4. Savage, Isaac O. (1901). A History of Republic County, Kansas. Jones & Chubbic. pp.  192.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  32.
6. "Profile for Agenda, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. ISBN   9780722249055.
8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
23. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
24. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
25. "Agenda Huskies Capture Republican Valley Title", The Salina Journal, 17 November 1960, p.22.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links

• Agenda - Directory of Public Officials
• Agenda city map, KDOT