Pleasanton, Kansas facts for kids
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Pleasanton, Kansas
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Location within Linn County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1878 |
| Named for | General Alfred Pleasonton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,216 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,162 |
| • Density | 557.85/sq mi (215.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66075
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-56450 |
| GNIS ID | 0477924 |
Pleasanton is a city in Linn County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,216.
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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 railroad through that territory. It was named in honor of General Alfred Pleasonton, though the city name is spelled differently.
The first post office in Pleasanton was established in August 1869.
Geography
Pleasanton is located at 38°10′35″N 94°42′43″W / 38.17639°N 94.71194°W (38.176326, -94.711997). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2), of which, 1.80 square miles (4.66 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water.
Pleasanton is approximately 67 miles (108 km) south of 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.3.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 709 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,139 | 60.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,097 | −3.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,373 | 25.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,291 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,214 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,227 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,178 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,098 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,216 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,303 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,231 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,387 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,216 | −12.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,162 | −4.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,216 people, 528 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density was 675.6 inhabitants per square mile (260.9/km2). There were 607 housing units at an average density of 337.2 per square mile (130.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 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.
Museums
- Pleasanton Antique Car Museum
- Linn County Museum
Education
- Pleasanton Public School district, USD 344
- Pleasanton High School, mascot the "Blu-Jays".
- Pleasanton Public Library
Notable people
- Julius C. Holmes - Assistant Secretary of State and United States Ambassador to Iran
See also
In Spanish: Pleasanton (Kansas) para niños
