Enterprise, Kansas

Enterprise, Kansas
City
Northern end of Enterprise, 5-15-2007
Location within Dickinson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Dickinson County (legend)
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Dickinson
Government
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area
• Total	0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2)
• Land	0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	1,155 ft (352 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	855
• Estimate (2012)	849
• Density	1,300/sq mi (500/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	67441
Area code(s)	785
FIPS code	20-21425
GNIS feature ID	0476680
Website	EnterpriseKS.org

Enterprise is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 855.

History

The first settlement at Enterprise was in 1868, and Enterprise was laid out in 1872. It was named for the enterprising qualities of the pioneer settlers.

The first post office in Enterprise was established in January, 1873.

On January 10, 1883, the Enterprise Town Company, capital $50,000, was organized. The following officers were elected: V. P. Wilson, president; John Johntz, vice-president; C. Hoffman, treasurer; T. C. Henry, secretary.

In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Enterprise to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad and renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still refer to this railroad as the "Santa Fe".

On January 23, 1901, temperance movement leader Carrie Nation and her followers wrecked a saloon in Enterprise.

Geography

Enterprise is located at (38.902485, -97.118172). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km²), of which, 0.65 square miles (1.68 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.

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, Enterprise has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	411		—
1890	804		95.6%
1900	798		−0.7%
1910	706		−11.5%
1920	975		38.1%
1930	764		−21.6%
1940	671		−12.2%
1950	795		18.5%
1960	1,015		27.7%
1970	868		−14.5%
1980	839		−3.3%
1990	865		3.1%
2000	836		−3.4%
2010	855		2.3%
Est. 2014	825		−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 855 people, 294 households, and 221 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,315.4 inhabitants per square mile (507.9/km²). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 515.4 per square mile (199.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 294 households of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 836 people, 299 households, and 218 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,276.4 people per square mile (496.6/km²). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 509.9 per square mile (198.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.77% White, 0.24% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 299 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,613, and the median income for a family was $39,479. Males had a median income of $28,214 versus $20,357 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,619. About 7.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Enterprise is part of Unified School District 473. Enterprise claims the title of the first town to offer kindergarten in the state.

See also

• Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad

Further reading

See also: List of books about Dickinson County, Kansas

External links

City

• City of Enterprise
• Enterprise - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 473, local school district

Historical

• Historic Images of Enterprise, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
• J.B. Ehrsam building was demolished in 2011

Maps

• Enterprise City Map, KDOT