Lone Elm, Kansas facts for kids
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Lone Elm, Kansas
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Location within Anderson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 390/sq mi (150/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 20-42425 |
| GNIS ID | 2395749 |
Lone Elm is a small city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the eastern part of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, only 27 people lived in the city.
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History of Lone Elm
Lone Elm got its first post office in 1879. It served the town until 1956.
Around 1910, Lone Elm was a bit bigger. It had a bank and about twelve different shops. At that time, around 175 people lived there.
Geography of Lone Elm
Lone Elm is a very small city. It covers about 0.08 square miles (0.18 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 131 | — | |
| 1940 | 97 | −26.0% | |
| 1950 | 82 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 69 | −15.9% | |
| 1970 | 66 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 55 | −16.7% | |
| 1990 | 32 | −41.8% | |
| 2000 | 27 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 25 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 27 | 8.0% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 27 people living in Lone Elm. There were 12 households, which are groups of people living together. Ten of these households were families.
Most people living in Lone Elm were white. About 88.89% of the population was white.
Age Groups in 2020
The population of Lone Elm included people of all ages. About 29.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 42.2 years.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, there were 25 people living in Lone Elm. The city had 12 households. Seven of these households were families.
Age Groups in 2010
The average age in Lone Elm in 2010 was 46.8 years. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 24% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Lone Elm
Students in Lone Elm attend schools that are part of Unified School District 479. The high school for students in this area is Crest High School.
Notable People
- John Lintner, a financial economist, was from Lone Elm.
See also
In Spanish: Lone Elm para niños
