Longton, Kansas

Longton, Kansas
City
Location within Elk County and Kansas
KDOT map of Elk County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°22′40″N96°04′56″W / 37.37778°N 96.08222°W / 37.37778; -96.08222 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Elk
Founded	1870
Incorporated	1870 [2]
Named for	Longton, England
Government [2]
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area [3]
• Total	1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2)
• Land	1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation [1]	919 ft (280 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	288
• Density	240/sq mi (94/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67352
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-42650
GNIS ID	2395760 [1]
Website	cityoflongton.com

Longton is a city in Elk County, Kansas, United States, ^[1] along the Elk River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 288. ^[4]

History

Longton was founded in 1870. ^[5] It was named after Longton, England. ^{[6] [7]}

The first post office in Longton was established in August, 1870. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 square miles (3.00 km²), of which, 1.15 square miles (2.98 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[9]

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, Longton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	255		—
1890	624		144.7%
1900	564		−9.6%
1910	611		8.3%
1920	583		−4.6%
1930	744		27.6%
1940	629		−15.5%
1950	478		−24.0%
1960	401		−16.1%
1970	304		−24.2%
1980	396		30.3%
1990	389		−1.8%
2000	394		1.3%
2010	348		−11.7%
2020	288		−17.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2010, there were 348 people, 147 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 302.6 inhabitants per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 164.3 per square mile (63.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.4% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 394 people, 163 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.6 inhabitants per square mile (132.3/km²). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 167.8 per square mile (64.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.67% White, 2.28% Native American, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.

There were 163 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% 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 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,469, and the median income for a family was $29,625. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,802. About 13.9% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Elk Valley USD 283 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Longton, Kansas
2. "City of Longton". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 29, 2019.
3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
4. "Profile of Longton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
5. "Elk County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
6. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 185.
7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 190.
8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. Climate Summary for Longton, Kansas
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Elk County, Kansas

External links

• City of Longton
• Longton - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 283, local school district
• Longton city map, KDOT