Garnett, Kansas

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Garnett, Kansas
Anderson County Courthouse, Kansas 10-10-2016.jpg
Anderson County Courthouse (2016)
Flag of Garnett, Kansas.png
Anderson County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Garnett Highlighted.svg
Location within Anderson County and Kansas
Map of Anderson Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 38°16′59″N95°14′27″W / 38.28306°N 95.24083°W / 38.28306; -95.24083 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Anderson
Platted 1857
Incorporated 1861
Named for W.A. Garnett
Area
[2]
  Total3.19 sq mi (8.25 km2)
  Land3.08 sq mi (7.98 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,070 ft (330 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total3,242
  Density1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66032
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-25925
GNIS ID 485581 [1]
Website simplygarnett.com

Garnett is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,242. [3]

Contents

History

Garnett was platted in 1857. [4] Garnett is named for W. A. Garnett, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and early promoter of the town of Garnett. [5] [6]

The city includes three places listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Anderson County Courthouse, Sennett and Bertha Kirk House, and Shelley-Tipton House.

The city is also home to the 1858 Garnett House Hotel.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.20 square miles (8.29 km2), of which 3.10 square miles (8.03 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water. [7]

Garnett is famous for its fossil finds from the late Carboniferous period. The lagerstätte is about 300 million years old and contains some of the earliest reptiles on earth.

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, Garnett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [8]

Climate data for Garnett, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)74
(23)
82
(28)
92
(33)
92
(33)
100
(38)
107
(42)
116
(47)
108
(42)
107
(42)
96
(36)
86
(30)
75
(24)
116
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C)63.8
(17.7)
69.7
(20.9)
78.0
(25.6)
83.4
(28.6)
88.3
(31.3)
93.9
(34.4)
98.8
(37.1)
99.1
(37.3)
94.5
(34.7)
86.6
(30.3)
73.4
(23.0)
65.1
(18.4)
100.4
(38.0)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)40.5
(4.7)
45.8
(7.7)
56.4
(13.6)
65.9
(18.8)
74.8
(23.8)
84.3
(29.1)
89.0
(31.7)
88.0
(31.1)
80.3
(26.8)
68.8
(20.4)
55.4
(13.0)
43.8
(6.6)
66.1
(18.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)30.1
(−1.1)
34.5
(1.4)
44.6
(7.0)
54.4
(12.4)
64.6
(18.1)
74.1
(23.4)
78.6
(25.9)
77.0
(25.0)
68.8
(20.4)
57.1
(13.9)
44.4
(6.9)
34.0
(1.1)
55.2
(12.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)19.7
(−6.8)
23.1
(−4.9)
32.9
(0.5)
42.8
(6.0)
54.4
(12.4)
63.8
(17.7)
68.2
(20.1)
66.0
(18.9)
57.4
(14.1)
45.3
(7.4)
33.5
(0.8)
24.2
(−4.3)
44.3
(6.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)1.2
(−17.1)
5.8
(−14.6)
15.2
(−9.3)
27.4
(−2.6)
38.1
(3.4)
50.6
(10.3)
57.2
(14.0)
54.3
(12.4)
41.0
(5.0)
27.6
(−2.4)
17.4
(−8.1)
6.0
(−14.4)
−3.6
(−19.8)
Record low °F (°C)−19
(−28)
−21
(−29)
−3
(−19)
15
(−9)
25
(−4)
42
(6)
46
(8)
44
(7)
28
(−2)
18
(−8)
2
(−17)
−23
(−31)
−23
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.24
(31)
1.83
(46)
2.39
(61)
4.20
(107)
5.49
(139)
5.15
(131)
4.30
(109)
4.34
(110)
4.33
(110)
3.37
(86)
2.25
(57)
1.74
(44)
40.63
(1,031)
Average snowfall inches (cm)4.8
(12)
2.5
(6.4)
1.4
(3.6)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.5
(1.3)
0.4
(1.0)
3.0
(7.6)
12.8
(32.41)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)4.75.17.18.710.69.17.46.77.36.65.04.783.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)2.51.30.60.10.00.00.00.00.00.20.21.36.2
Source 1: NOAA [9]
Source 2: National Weather Service [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1870 1,219
1880 1,38913.9%
1890 2,19157.7%
1900 2,078−5.2%
1910 2,33412.3%
1920 2,329−0.2%
1930 2,76818.8%
1940 2,607−5.8%
1950 2,6933.3%
1960 3,03412.7%
1970 3,1694.4%
1980 3,3104.4%
1990 3,210−3.0%
2000 3,3684.9%
2010 3,4151.4%
2020 3,242−5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 3,242 people, 1,363 households, and 791 families in Garnett. [11] [12] The population density was 1,051.9 per square mile (406.1/km2). There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 500.3 per square mile (193.2/km2). [12] [13] The racial makeup was 91.05% (2,952) white or European American (89.94% non-Hispanic white), 0.34% (11) black or African-American, 0.89% (29) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.89% (29) Asian, 0.06% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.23% (40) from other races, and 5.52% (179) from two or more races. [14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.12% (101) of the population. [15]

Of the 1,363 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 29.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.9% of households consisted of individuals and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [12] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8. [16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.9% of the population. [17]

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. [12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.0 males. [12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,259 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,319) and the median family income was $65,614 (+/- $7,432). [18] Males had a median income of $37,132 (+/- $15,660) versus $32,183 (+/- $7,135) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,125 (+/- $8,418). [19] Approximately, 18.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.0% of those ages 65 or over. [20] [21]

2010 census

As of the census [22] of 2010, there were 3,415 people, 1,419 households, and 862 families living in the city. The population density was 1,101.6 inhabitants per square mile (425.3/km2). There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 513.2 per square mile (198.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,419 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census [23] of 2000, there were 3,368 people, 1,439 households, and 886 families living in the city. The population density was 1,124.6 inhabitants per square mile (434.2/km2). There were 1,597 housing units at an average density of 533.2 per square mile (205.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.97% White, 0.39% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 1,439 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,518, and the median income for a family was $38,095. Males had a median income of $31,175 versus $19,858 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,265. About 9.2% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Garnett USD 365 public school district, and operates Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Junior-Senior High School in Garnett. [24]

Prior to school unification, the Garnett High School mascot was Bulldogs. The Anderson County High School mascot is also Bulldogs. [25]

Garnett is also home to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School. Built in 1947, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne serves grades K-8, and is a member of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, network of schools. [26]

Infrastructure

Public square, circa 1900-1919 Garnett, Kansas (circa 1900-1919).jpg
Public square, circa 1900-1919

Transportation

Rail

The area has one railroad, six freight lines and six interstate carriers.

Roads

Garnett is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 59, U.S. Route 169 and K-31. Interstate 35 is located 19 miles north of here and Interstate 70 is approximately 50 miles away.

Air

The Garnett Industrial Airport is located along U.S. 169. The nearest international air service is at the Kansas City International Airport, 90 miles away.

Bike

There is a bike path at Prairie Spirit Trail State Park, reusing the former Santa Fe Railroad through Garnett.

Notable people

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