# Edgerton, Kansas

Edgerton is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,748. It is home to a large BNSF intermodal train facility named Logistics Park Kansas City.

## History

Edgerton was founded in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for the chief engineer of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
In October 2010, BNSF Railway announced plans to build its new 443-acre $250 million intermodal shipping facility in Edgerton, and after completion will replace the current one in Kansas City, Kansas. An adjacent $500 million industrial park with more than 7,000,000 square feet (650,000 m$^2$) of warehouse space will be built over 10 years. It officially opened in October 2013. When the logistics park is fully built out, according to its 1,550-acre master plan, its capacity at that point will be 1.5 million containers annually.

## Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.75 km$^2$), of which 2.18 square miles (5.65 km$^2$) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km$^2$) is water.

## Demographics
### 2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,748 people, 616 households, and 458 families in Edgerton. The population density was 238.5 per square mile (92.1/km$^2$). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 88.3 per square mile (34.1/km$^2$). The racial makeup was 85.58% (1,496) white or European American (83.35% non-Hispanic white), 1.37% (24) black or African-American, 0.8% (14) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.29% (5) Asian, 0.11% (2) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.46% (43) from other races, and 9.38% (164) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.92% (121) of the population.
Of the 616 households, 43.5% had children under the age of 18; 52.9% were married couples living together; 17.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.8% of households consisted of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.
28.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.5 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $70,938 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,730) and the median family income was $69,661 (+/- $5,783). Males had a median income of $44,511 (+/- $4,260) versus $35,789 (+/- $9,337) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,702 (+/- $2,887). Approximately, 2.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under the age of 18 and 1.6% of those ages 65 or over.

### 2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,671 people, 591 households, and 450 families living in the city. The population density was 766.5 inhabitants per square mile (295.9/km$^2$). There were 645 housing units at an average density of 295.9 per square mile (114.2/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 591 households, of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.25.
The median age in the city was 32.1 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 6.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,440 people, 474 households, and 388 families living in the city. The population density was 1,127.7 inhabitants per square mile (435.4/km$^2$). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 391.6 per square mile (151.2/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 95.97% White, 0.35% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population. 23.5% were of German, 21.2% American, 14.5% Irish and 10.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 474 households, out of which 50.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,179, and the median income for a family was $51,213. Males had a median income of $32,041 versus $23,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,911. About 2.3% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

## Libraries

The Johnson County Library system includes 13 locations throughout Johnson County, including the Edgerton Library.

## Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Edgerton include:
* John Henry Balch (1896–1980), U.S. Naval Reserve Commander, Medal of Honor recipient