View source for Mayetta, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Jackson County, Kansas}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Mayetta, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

<!-- Images -->
|image_skyline            = Downtown Mayetta, Kansas.jpg
|image_caption            = Downtown Mayetta (2007)
|image_flag               =
|image_seal               =

<!-- Maps -->
|image_map                = Jackson_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Mayetta_Highlighted.svg
|map_caption              = Location within [[Jackson County, Kansas|Jackson County]] and [[Kansas]]
|image_map1               = Map of Jackson Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Jackson County, Kansas|Jackson County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

<!-- Location -->
|coordinates_footnotes    = <ref name="GNIS"/>
|coordinates              = {{coord|39|20|19|N|95|43|17|W|region:US-KS_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|subdivision_type         = Country
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Jackson County, Kansas|Jackson]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
|subdivision_name3        =

<!-- Established -->
|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         =
|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
|established_date1        = 1886
|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        =
|named_for                = Mary Lunger

<!-- Government -->
|government_footnotes     =
|government_type          = <!-- [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]] -->
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              =

<!-- Area -->
|area_footnotes           = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_20.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2020}}</ref>
|area_total_sq_mi         = 0.17
|area_land_sq_mi          = 0.17
|area_water_sq_mi         = 0.00
|area_total_km2           = 0.44
|area_land_km2            = 0.44
|area_water_km2           = 0.00
|unit_pref                = Imperial

<!-- Elevation -->
|elevation_footnotes      = <ref name="GNIS"/>
|elevation_ft             = 1191

<!-- Population -->
|population_footnotes     = <ref name="Census-2020-Profile"/>
|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 348
|pop_est_footnotes        =
|pop_est_as_of            =
|population_est           =
|population_density_sq_mi = auto
|population_density_km2   = auto

<!-- General information -->
|timezone                 = [[Central Time Zone|CST]]
|utc_offset               = -6
|timezone_DST             = CDT
|utc_offset_DST           = -5
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 66509
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-45250 
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2395050<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2395050}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|https://www.mayetta.org/|mayetta.org}}
}}

'''Mayetta''' is a city in [[Jackson County, Kansas|Jackson County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population is 348.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Mayetta, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2045250 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609034926/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2045250 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Mayetta was laid out and [[plat]]ted in 1886.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jXNNAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA70 | title=Business directory and history of Jackson County | author=Barr, Elizabeth N. | year=1907 | pages=70}}</ref> It was named after Mary Henrietta Lunger, the town founder's young daughter who had died some time before.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n314 207]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n239 249]}}</ref>

The first post office in Mayetta was established in February 1886.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:JA |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125354/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AJA |archivedate=9 October 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 337
|1920= 309
|1930= 294
|1940= 275
|1950= 247
|1960= 218
|1970= 246
|1980= 287
|1990= 267
|2000= 312
|2010= 341
|2020= 348
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
Mayetta is part of the [[Topeka, Kansas]] [[Topeka metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 348 people, 134 households, and 92 families in Mayetta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 2,059.2 per square mile (795.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 840.2 per square mile (324.4/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 72.7% (253) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (70.4% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.86% (3) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 18.1% (63) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.57% (2) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.76% (27) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 6.32% (22) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 134 households, 39.6% had children under the age of 18; 40.3% were married couples living together; 29.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.1% of households consisted of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.2% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

24.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,851) and the median family income was $44,375 (+/- $10,700).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $32,500 (+/- $6,486) versus $24,375 (+/- $5,962) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,192 (+/- $5,988).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 13.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Mayetta%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 341 people, 125 households, and 85 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2005.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 131 housing units at an average density of {{convert|770.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 82.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 11.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 5.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 125 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 312 people, 111 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,888.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 121 housing units at an average density of {{convert|732.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 80.77% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 14.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.81% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 37.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $43,500. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $21,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,800. About 2.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
The [[Prairie Band Casino & Resort]] has operated, under various management, since 1998.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Royal Valley USD 337]] public school district.

==Notable people==
* [[Minnie Evans (Potawatomi leader)|Minnie Evans]], leader of the Potawatomi Nation, was born in Mayetta and [[Bill James]], an expert baseball writer, grew up here.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Jackson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Jackson County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.mayetta.org/ City of Mayetta]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260871 Mayetta - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.rv337.com/ USD 337], local school district
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/mayetta.pdf Mayetta city map], KDOT

{{Jackson County, Kansas}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Kansas]]
[[Category:Cities in Jackson County, Kansas]]
[[Category:Topeka metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1886]]
[[Category:1886 establishments in Kansas]]