Lafontaine, Kansas facts for kids
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Lafontaine, Kansas
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 Lafontaine, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Lafontaine, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wilson |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-37675 |
| GNIS ID | 469998 |
Lafontaine is a small community in Wilson County, Kansas, in the United States. It's not a city or town, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, 58 people lived in Lafontaine. You can find Lafontaine south of Fredonia and west of Neodesha.
History of Lafontaine
Lafontaine was started in the year 1879.
A railroad track for the Missouri Pacific Railroad was built through Lafontaine in 1886. This helped connect the community to other places.
Lafontaine also had its own post office. It opened in 1879, the same year the community was founded. The post office served the area for many years before closing in 1991.
Who Lives in Lafontaine?
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| 2020 | 58 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 58 people living in Lafontaine. There were 23 households, which are like homes where people live.
Most people in Lafontaine are white or European American. There are also people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and those of two or more races. A small number of people are Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of the people living in Lafontaine are under 18 years old. About 10% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Lafontaine is about 36 years old.
