Langdon, Kansas facts for kids
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Langdon, Kansas
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Location within Reno County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Reno |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 390/sq mi (150/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67583
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-38500 |
| GNIS ID | 2395630 |
Langdon is a small city in Reno County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 39 people. It is a quiet place located in the heart of Kansas.
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History of Langdon
The first post office in Langdon opened in 1873. The city was named after a local businessman who was important to the area.
In 1887, a railroad company called the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line. This line went through Langdon, connecting it to other towns. Over the years, this railroad changed hands many times. Today, most local people still call it the "Rock Island" railroad.
Geography of Langdon
Langdon is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Langdon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 204 | — | |
| 1930 | 181 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 208 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 128 | −38.5% | |
| 1960 | 97 | −24.2% | |
| 1970 | 93 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 84 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −26.2% | |
| 2000 | 72 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 42 | −41.7% | |
| 2020 | 39 | −7.1% | |
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Langdon's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 39 people living in Langdon. There were 6 households and 5 families. Most of the people, about 71.79%, were white. About 15.38% were Native American. About 12.82% were from two or more different backgrounds.
In Langdon, 17.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age of people in Langdon was 39.8 years.
Langdon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 42 people living in Langdon. There were 20 households and 11 families. Most people were white (95.2%), and a small number were Native American (4.8%).
About 20% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 50.3 years.
Education in Langdon
Children in Langdon attend schools in the Fairfield USD 310 public school district. This school district is located about 1 mile north of the city. Before this district was created, the old Langdon High School had the mascot of the Owls.
See also
In Spanish: Langdon (Kansas) para niños
