Lyndon, Kansas

Lyndon, Kansas
City and County seat
Downtown Lyndon (2009)
Location within Osage County and Kansas
KDOT map of Osage County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°36′37″N95°41′7″W / 38.61028°N 95.68528°W / 38.61028; -95.68528 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Osage
Founded	1869
Incorporated	1870
Named for	Lyndon, Vermont
Area [2]
• Total	0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
• Land	0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,040 ft (320 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,037
• Density	1,200/sq mi (450/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66451
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-43350 [1]
GNIS ID	479609 [1]
Website	lyndonks.gov

Lyndon is a city in, and the county seat of Osage County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,037. ^[3]

History

See also: History of Kansas

Lyndon was founded in 1869 after the land in the area was taken from the Sac and Fox Nation by the government for homesteading. ^[4] It was named after Lyndon, Vermont. ^[5]

Geography

Lyndon is located at 38°36′37″N95°41′7″W / 38.61028°N 95.68528°W / 38.61028; -95.68528 (38.610233, -95.685352). ^[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km²), all land. ^[7]

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, Lyndon has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	935		—
1900	1,004		7.4%
1910	763		−24.0%
1920	732		−4.1%
1930	742		1.4%
1940	751		1.2%
1950	729		−2.9%
1960	953		30.7%
1970	958		0.5%
1980	1,132		18.2%
1990	964		−14.8%
2000	1,038		7.7%
2010	1,052		1.3%
2020	1,037		−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Lyndon is part of the Topeka metropolitan area.

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 1,052 people, 422 households, and 285 families living in the city. The population density was 1,267.5 inhabitants per square mile (489.4/km²). There were 464 housing units at an average density of 559.0 per square mile (215.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 422 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 419 households, and 297 families living in the city. The population density was 1,387.5 inhabitants per square mile (535.7/km²). There were 453 housing units at an average density of 605.5 per square mile (233.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.48% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $44,231. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $19,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,968. About 7.8% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Lyndon USD 421 public school district.

Gallery

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  Aerial view of Lyndon (2013)
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  Lyndon City Hall (2009)
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  Osage County Courthouse (2009)
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  Lyndon Carnegie Library (2017)

See also

• Kansas portal

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Osage County, Kansas
• Melvern Lake
• Pomona State Park

References

1. "Lyndon, 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 Lyndon, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  195.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  255.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Lyndon, Kansas
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Osage County, Kansas

External links

• City of Lyndon
• Lyndon - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 421, local school district
• Lyndon city map, KDOT