Каунсил-Гроув — город и административный центр округа в округе Моррис , штат Канзас , США. [1] По данным переписи 2020 года , население города составляло 2140 человек. [4] Он был назван в честь соглашения между американскими поселенцами и нацией осейджей, позволяющего поездам поселенцев проходить на запад через территорию по тропе Санта-Фе . Пионеры собрались в роще, чтобы повозки могли собраться вместе и отправиться на запад.
Каунсил-Гроув была остановкой на тропе Санта-Фе . Первым европейско-американским поселенцем был Сет М. Хейс , который приехал в этот район в 1847 году для торговли с племенем Кау , у которого в 1846 году была создана резервация в этом районе. Хейс был правнуком Дэниела Буна .
Главная улица Каунсил-Гроув — это старая тропа Санта-Фе. Дом Роулинсона-Тервиллигера, 803 West Main Street, является старейшим каменным домом на тропе Санта-Фе, в нем находится кафе и музей Trail Days.
Почтовое отделение было открыто в Каунсил-Гроув 26 февраля 1855 года .
В 1858 году город был официально зарегистрирован законодательным органом. [6] В 1857 году Хейс также открыл ресторан Hays House, который считается старейшим постоянно действующим рестораном к западу от реки Миссисипи .
В городе есть 15 объектов, внесенных в Национальный реестр исторических мест . Один из них — Дуб почтового отделения. Путешественники оставляли свою почту на этом назначенном дереве, чтобы ее забрали другие, идущие в правильном направлении. Генерал армии Соединенных Штатов Кастер спал здесь со своими войсками во время Гражданской войны в США , под большим деревом, известным сейчас как Кастерский вяз.
Национальная дорога Олд-Трейлс , также известная как шоссе «Океан-океан», была основана в 1912 году и проходила через Херингтон , Делаван , Каунсил-Гроув.
В 1943 году немецкие и итальянские военнопленные, участвовавшие во Второй мировой войне , были доставлены в Канзас и другие штаты Среднего Запада, чтобы решить проблему нехватки рабочей силы, вызванной американскими мужчинами, участвовавшими в военных действиях. В Канзасе были созданы крупные лагеря для интернированных : Кэмп Конкордия , Кэмп Фанстон (в Форт-Райли ), Кэмп-Филлипс (в Салине под Форт-Райли ). Форт Райли основал 12 небольших лагерей-филиалов, включая Каунсил-Гроув. [7]
По данным Бюро переписи населения США , город имеет общую площадь 2,01 квадратных миль (5,21 км 2 ), из которых 1,99 квадратных миль (5,15 км 2 ) занимает суша и 0,02 квадратных миль (0,05 км 2 ) — вода. [8] Город находится в пятидесяти пяти милях к юго-западу от Топики .
Климат в этой области характеризуется жарким и влажным летом и, как правило, мягкой или прохладной зимой. Согласно системе классификации климата Кеппена , в Каунсил-Гроув влажный субтропический климат , на климатических картах обозначаемый сокращенно «Cfa». [9]
The 2020 United States census counted 2,140 people, 912 households, and 528 families in Council Grove.[13][14] The population density was 1,002.3 per square mile (387.0/km2). There were 1,050 housing units at an average density of 491.8 per square mile (189.9/km2).[14][15] The racial makeup was 90.89% (1,945) white or European American (88.18% non-Hispanic white), 0.23% (5) black or African-American, 0.33% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.23% (5) Asian, 0.05% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.15% (46) from other races, and 6.12% (131) from two or more races.[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.1% (152) of the population.[17]
Of the 912 households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18; 43.3% were married couples living together; 31.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.6% of households consisted of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.[18] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 20.5% of the population.[19]
23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males.[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 112.8 males.[14]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,519 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,824) and the median family income was $64,722 (+/- $5,171).[20] Males had a median income of $30,238 (+/- $8,095) versus $27,649 (+/- $1,905) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,799 (+/- $2,339).[21] Approximately, 5.0% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]
As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 2,182 people, 991 households, and 565 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,096.5 inhabitants per square mile (423.4/km2). There were 1,107 housing units at an average density of 556.3 per square mile (214.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American,[25] 0.2% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population.
There were 991 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
As of the census[26] of 2000, there were 2,321 people, 1,002 households, and 634 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,293.2 inhabitants per square mile (499.3/km2). There were 1,099 housing units at an average density of 612.3 per square mile (236.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.23% White, 0.26% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 1,002 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,949, and the median income for a family was $37,061. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,189. About 7.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.
Presently, both the Council Grove Reservoir and the City Lake are popular for recreational activities. While both lakes are open to the public and motorized boats, most of the land around the City Lake is leased to the owners of over three hundred lake houses. Building is restricted on the larger Council Grove Reservoir but there are many well-positioned camp sites. Excellent fishing is found on these lakes as well. Walleye, crappie, white bass, and many more fish are in both the Council Grove Reservoir and the City Lake.
The community is served by Morris County USD 417 public school district.[27] Council Grove High School is a high school located at 129 Hockaday St., Council Grove. Students from the surrounding areas travel to Council Grove to attend high school.[28] Council Grove Middle School includes grades 6 through 8 and is located at 706 E Main St. Council Grove Elementary School includes kindergarten through the 5th grade and is attached to the middle school. The athletic teams are known as the Braves.
Council Grove was located on the National Old Trails Road, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, that was established in 1912.
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