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 small city located in Labette County, Kansas, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 50 people lived there.
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History of Labette
Labette has an interesting history! The city you see today was started in 1870. It was named after an early settler, Pierre Labette. Before this, two other towns in the same county also shared the name Labette. The city was also a stop along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, which was an important railway line.
Geography of Labette
Labette is located at 37°13′49″N 95°11′2″W / 37.23028°N 95.18389°W. This means it's in the northern part of the Western Hemisphere. The city covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Population and People in Labette
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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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The United States government counts the population every ten years. This helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like.
Labette's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 50 people living in Labette. There were 24 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Labette were white. A small number were Native American, and some people identified with two or more races. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (50%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about two people. The median age in Labette was 38.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38.5, and half were older.
Labette's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 78 people living in Labette. Most of the people were white, and a small number were Native American.
About 28% of the households had children under 18. The average household size was a bit larger than in 2020, with about 2.44 people. The median age was 39.5 years.
Education in Labette
Students in Labette attend schools in the Labette County USD 506 public school district. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Labette para niños
