Prescott, Kansas

Prescott, Kansas
City
Location within Linn County and Kansas
KDOT map of Linn County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°03′48″N94°41′34″W / 38.06333°N 94.69278°W / 38.06333; -94.69278 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Linn
Platted	1870
Incorporated	1870
Named for	C.H. Prescott
Area [2]
• Total	0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation [1]	889 ft (271 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	207
• Density	690/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66767
Area code	913
FIPS code	20-57650
GNIS ID	2396271 [1]
Website	prescottks.us

Prescott is a city in Linn County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 207. ^[3]

History

Prescott was laid out in 1870. It was named for C.H. Prescott, a railroad official. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km²), of which, 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	151		—
1890	241		59.6%
1900	298		23.7%
1910	255		−14.4%
1920	291		14.1%
1930	238		−18.2%
1940	277		16.4%
1950	283		2.2%
1960	278		−1.8%
1970	222		−20.1%
1980	319		43.7%
1990	301		−5.6%
2000	280		−7.0%
2010	264		−5.7%
2020	207		−21.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 207 people, 94 households, and 58 families in Prescott. ^{[6] [7]} The population density was 726.3 per square mile (280.4/km²). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 403.5 per square mile (155.8/km²). ^{[7] [8]} The racial makeup was 92.27% (191) white or European American (91.79% non-Hispanic white), 0.97% (2) black or African-American, 0.97% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.48% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 5.31% (11) from two or more races. ^[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.97% (2) of the population. ^[10]

Of the 94 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.7% were married couples living together; 25.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[7] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.9. ^[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 20.3% of the population. ^[12]

21.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. ^[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.8 males. ^[7]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $25,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,903) and the median family income was $36,250 (+/- $29,831). ^[13] Males had a median income of $34,167 (+/- $23,420) versus $16,648 (+/- $1,599) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $22,188 (+/- $11,081). ^[14] Approximately, 31.0% of families and 36.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.2% of those under the age of 18 and 34.8% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[15] [16]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 264 people, 109 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,015.4 inhabitants per square mile (392.0/km²). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 480.8 per square mile (185.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 0.8% African American, 2.3% Native American, 2.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2000, there were 280 people, 109 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,207.0 inhabitants per square mile (466.0/km²). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 534.5 per square mile (206.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.36% Native American and 0.36% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 41.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,462, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $20,694 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,811. About 3.7% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

Prescott is served by Jayhawk USD 346. The district high school is Jayhawk-Linn High School. ^[19]

Prescott High School was closed through school unification. The Prescott High School mascot was Hornets. ^[20]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prescott, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Prescott, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  501.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
8. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
19. "Jayhawk USD 346". USD 346. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
20. "Prescott High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Linn County, Kansas

External links

• City of Prescott
• Prescott - Directory of Public Officials
• Prescott city map, KDOT