Labette, Kansas

Labette, Kansas
City
Location within Labette County and Kansas
KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°13′49″N95°11′2″W / 37.23028°N 95.18389°W / 37.23028; -95.18389 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Labette
Founded	1870
Incorporated	1919
Named for	Pierre Labette
Area [2]
• Total	0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Land	0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	866 ft (264 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	50
• Density	230/sq mi (86/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67356
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-37375 [1]
GNIS ID	469451 [1]

Labette is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 50. ^[3]

History

There have been three separate towns with the name Labette in Labette County since 1866. ^[4] The present one was founded in 1870. ^[5] It was named for Pierre Labette, a pioneer settler. ^[6]

Labette was a station on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. ^[7]

Geography

Labette is located at 37°13′49″N95°11′2″W / 37.23028°N 95.18389°W / 37.23028; -95.18389 (37.230391, -95.183793). ^[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	207		—
1930	141		−31.9%
1940	140		−0.7%
1950	145		3.6%
1960	114		−21.4%
1970	105		−7.9%
1980	123		17.1%
1990	74		−39.8%
2000	68		−8.1%
2010	78		14.7%
2020	50		−35.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 50 people, 24 households, and 21 families in Labette. ^{[10] [11]} The population density was 223.2 per square mile (86.2/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 107.1 per square mile (41.4/km²). ^{[11] [12]} The racial makeup was 86.0% (43) white or European American (82.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 6.0% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.0% (4) from two or more races. ^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.0% (2) of the population. ^[14]

Of the 24 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 12.5% of households consisted of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[11] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. ^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.0% of the population. ^[16]

30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. ^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.2 males. ^[11]

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 78 people, 32 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.5 inhabitants per square mile (136.9/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 163.6 per square mile (63.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% Native American.

There were 32 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2000, there were 68 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 303.7 inhabitants per square mile (117.3/km²). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 151.8 per square mile (58.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 30 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 44.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,677. There were 14.3% of families and 24.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 60.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district.

References

1. "Labette, 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 Labette, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
4. Case, Nelson (1893). History of Labette County, Kansas: From the First Settlement to the Close of 1892. Crane & Company. p. 130.
5. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Standard Publishing Company. p. 82.
6. "Profile for Labette, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 12, 2014.
7. Gannett, Henry (1898). A Gazetteer of Kansas. Govt. Print. Off. p. 127.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 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 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Labette County, Kansas

External links

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