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Edna, Kansas
Location within Labette County and Kansas
Location within Labette County and Kansas
KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Labette
Founded 1870s
Platted 1886
Incorporated 1892
Named for Edna Gragory
Area
 • 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
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 442
 • Estimate 
(2019)
402
 • Density 1,020.30/sq mi (394.41/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67342
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-19900
GNIS ID 469311

Edna is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 442.

History

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

Edna was named in 1876 for a child, Edna Gragory.

Geography

Edna is located at 37°3′34″N 95°21′31″W / 37.05944°N 95.35861°W / 37.05944; -95.35861 (37.059524, -95.358583). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.

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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
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%
2019 (est.) 402 −9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census 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.

Education

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

Edna High School was closed through school unification. The Edna High School mascot was Pirates.

See also

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