Edna, Kansas

Edna, Kansas
City
Location within Labette County and Kansas
KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°3′34″N95°21′31″W / 37.05944°N 95.35861°W / 37.05944; -95.35861 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Labette
Founded	1870s
Platted	1886
Incorporated	1892
Named for	Edna Gragory
Area [2]
• Total	0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2)
• Land	0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	978 ft (298 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	388
• Density	990/sq mi (380/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67342
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-19900 [1]
GNIS ID	469311 [1]
Website	cityofedna.org

Edna is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 388. ^[3]

History

The first store in Edna opened in 1876. ^[4] The first post office in Edna was established in April 1878. ^[5] The town of Edna was platted in the summer of 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. ^[6]

Edna was named in 1876 for a child, Edna Gragery. ^[7]

The Edna Public Library opened in 1950. ^[8]

Geography

Edna is located at 37°3′34″N95°21′31″W / 37.05944°N 95.35861°W / 37.05944; -95.35861 (37.059524, -95.358583). ^[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km²), all land. ^[10]

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, Edna has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	26		—
1890	321		1,134.6%
1900	374		16.5%
1910	489		30.7%
1920	500		2.2%
1930	502		0.4%
1940	507		1.0%
1950	422		−16.8%
1960	442		4.7%
1970	418		−5.4%
1980	537		28.5%
1990	438		−18.4%
2000	423		−3.4%
2010	442		4.5%
2020	388		−12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 388 people, 153 households, and 101 families in Edna. ^{[12] [13]} The population density was 984.8 per square mile (380.2/km²). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 505.1 per square mile (195.0/km²). ^{[13] [14]} The racial makeup was 82.22% (319) white or European American (81.96% non-Hispanic white), 0.52% (2) black or African-American, 5.67% (22) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 11.6% (45) from two or more races. ^[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.29% (5) of the population. ^[16]

Of the 153 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 21.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[13] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. ^[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.2% of the population. ^[18]

27.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. ^[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.1 males. ^[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,654) and the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $24,061). ^[19] Males had a median income of $39,063 (+/- $14,764) versus $20,139 (+/- $3,830) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,111 (+/- $4,110). ^[20] Approximately, 6.9% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[21] [22]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[23] of 2010, there were 442 people, 183 households, and 122 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,227.8 inhabitants per square mile (474.1/km²). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 608.3 per square mile (234.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.7% White, 3.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 7.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[24] of 2000, there were 423 people, 191 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,065.6 inhabitants per square mile (411.4/km²). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 539.1 per square mile (208.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.07% White, 0.24% African American, 5.20% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 3.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $34,205. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,694. About 1.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district. ^[25]

Edna High School was closed through school unification. The Edna High School mascot was Pirates. ^[26]

References

1. "Edna, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Edna, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  563.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
6. Case, Nelson (1893). History of Labette County, Kansas: From the First Settlement to the Close of 1892. Crane & Company. pp.  138.
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  115.
8. "EDNA LIBRARY 65 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION" . Retrieved August 16, 2022.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. Climate Summary for Edna, Kansas
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
23. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
24. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
25. "USD 506 Labette County". USD 506. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
26. "Edna High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Labette County, Kansas

External links

• City of Edna
• Edna - Directory of Public Officials
• Edna city map, KDOT