Easton, Kansas

Easton, Kansas
City
Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas
KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°20′40″N95°6′59″W / 39.34444°N 95.11639°W / 39.34444; -95.11639 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Leavenworth
Founded	1850s
Platted	1854
Incorporated	1903
Named for	Easton, Pennsylvania
Area [2]
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	906 ft (276 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	213
• Density	1,300/sq mi (520/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66020
Area code	913
GNIS ID	2394611 [1]

Easton is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States, ^[1] and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. ^[4] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 213. ^[3]

History

Easton was originally known as Eastin, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854 by General Eastin J. Trader . ^[5] Later, at the insistence of Governor Andrew Horatio Reeder, the name was changed to Easton for Reeder's birthplace of Easton, Pennsylvania. ^[6]

The first post office in Easton was established in December 1855. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

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, Easton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	310		—
1920	228		−26.5%
1930	277		21.5%
1940	255		−7.9%
1950	255		0.0%
1960	320		25.5%
1970	435		35.9%
1980	460		5.7%
1990	405		−12.0%
2000	362		−10.6%
2010	253		−30.1%
2020	213		−15.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 213 people, 75 households, and 53 families in Easton. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 1,267.9 per square mile (489.5/km²). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 541.7 per square mile (209.1/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 89.2% (190) white or European American (85.45% non-Hispanic white), 0.94% (2) black or African-American, 1.41% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.41% (3) from other races, and 7.04% (15) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.63% (12) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 75 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18; 34.7% were married couples living together; 21.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.8. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.1% of the population. ^[16]

16.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.3 males. ^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,634) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $24,780). ^[17] Males had a median income of $36,250 (+/- $21,507). The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,125 (+/- $8,517). ^[18] Approximately, 2.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.6% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[19] [20]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2010, there were 253 people, 81 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.1 inhabitants per square mile (697.7/km²). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 714.3 per square mile (275.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 41.9 years. Of residents 20.6% were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[22] of 2000, there were 362 people, 117 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,523.5 inhabitants per square mile (974.3/km²). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 962.0 per square mile (371.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94% White, 1% African American, 1% Native American, <1% Asian, 1% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2% of the population.

There were 117 households, out of which 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55% were married couples living together, 12% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25% were non-families. Of all households 22% were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 13% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $29,000. Males had a median income of $26,625 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,751. About 22% of families and 18% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24% of those under age 18 and 5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Easton USD 449 public school district. Pleasant Ridge High School is the district high school. The Pleasant Ridge High School mascot is Rams. ^[23]

Easton High School was closed due to school unification. The Easton High School mascot was Easton Dragons. ^[24]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Easton, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Easton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
4. "Population Data and Maps | MARC". Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  222.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  559.
7. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Easton, Kansas
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
12. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
22. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
23. "Easton USD 449". USD 449. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
24. "Easton Dragons to Play Wednesday", The Leavenworth Times, 1 March 1953, p.5.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Leavenworth County, Kansas

External links

• Easton - Directory of Public Officials
• Easton city map, KDOT