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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
 (2020)
 • Total 388
 • Density 995/sq mi (380.4/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 small city located in Labette County, Kansas, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 388 people live there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Edna

The story of Edna began in the 1870s. The very first store in the area opened its doors in 1876. A few years later, in April 1878, the first post office was set up, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.

How Edna Got Its Name

The town of Edna was officially planned out, or platted, in the summer of 1886. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to reach that spot. The city was named in 1876 after a child named Edna Gragery.

Community Milestones

The Edna Public Library, an important place for learning and reading, first opened its doors in 1950.

Geography and Climate

Edna is located at 37°3′34″N 95°21′31″W / 37.05944°N 95.35861°W / 37.05944; -95.35861. This means it's in the southeastern part of Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

Edna's Weather Patterns

The climate in Edna is known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and often muggy summers. The winters are usually mild to cool, not extremely cold.

Population and People

The number of people living in Edna has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since the late 1800s:

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%
2020 388 −12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 388 people living in Edna. There were 153 households, which means 153 different homes where people lived. About 101 of these were families.

Most of the people in Edna, about 82%, were white. Some people were Native American, and a small number were black or from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in Edna

The population of Edna includes people of all ages. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 21% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was about 41.3 years.

Education in Edna

The public schools in Edna are part of the Labette County USD 506 school district. This district serves the community's students.

Edna used to have its own high school, called Edna High School. Its mascot was the Pirates. However, this high school was closed as part of a school unification process.

See also

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