Labette, Kansas facts for kids
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Labette, Kansas
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Location within Labette County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Labette |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Named for | Pierre Labette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 227/sq mi (86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67356
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-37375 |
| GNIS ID | 469451 |
Labette is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 50.
History
There have been three separate towns with the name Labette in Labette County since 1866. The present one was founded in 1870. It was named for Pierre Labette, a pioneer settler.
Labette was a station on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad.
Geography
Labette is located at 37°13′49″N 95°11′2″W / 37.23028°N 95.18389°W (37.230391, -95.183793). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 207 | — | |
| 1930 | 141 | −31.9% | |
| 1940 | 140 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 145 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 114 | −21.4% | |
| 1970 | 105 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 123 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −39.8% | |
| 2000 | 68 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 78 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 50 | −35.9% | |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 50 people, 24 households, and 21 families in Labette. The population density was 223.2 per square mile (86.2/km2). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 107.1 per square mile (41.4/km2). The racial makeup was 86.0% (43) white or European American (82.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 6.0% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 8.0% (4) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.0% (2) of the population.
Of the 24 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 12.5% of households consisted of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.0% of the population.
30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.2 males.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 78 people, 32 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.5 inhabitants per square mile (136.9/km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 163.6 per square mile (63.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% Native American.
There were 32 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Labette para niños
