Earlton, Kansas facts for kids
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Earlton, Kansas
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Location within Neosho County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 380/sq mi (146/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66720
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-19275 |
| GNIS ID | 2394592 |
Earlton is a small city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 60 people lived there. It is located in the southeastern part of Kansas.
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History of Earlton
Earlton was started in 1870. For a few years, not much happened in the community. But around 1876, things changed when a railroad station was built there. This helped the community grow.
A post office opened in Earlton in 1871. At first, it was called Earleton. The post office stayed open for many years but closed down in 1976.
Geography of Earlton
Earlton is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.15 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population Facts
Over the years, the number of people living in Earlton has changed. Here is how the population has looked over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 43 | — | |
| 1920 | 381 | — | |
| 1930 | 166 | −56.4% | |
| 1940 | 174 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 104 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 102 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −22.5% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 80 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −31.2% | |
| 2020 | 60 | 9.1% | |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, 60 people lived in Earlton. There were 24 households, and most of them (22) were families. The average household had about 3 people.
About a quarter of the people (25%) were under 18 years old. About 32% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 44.3 years.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 55 people living in Earlton. There were 23 households. About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age in the city was 46.5 years. About 22% of residents were under 18. Another 22% were 65 years or older.
Education in Earlton
Students in Earlton attend public schools in the Chanute USD 413 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Earlton para niños
