Longton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Longton, Kansas
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Location within Elk County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Elk |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | Longton, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 244.1/sq mi (94.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67352
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-42650 |
| GNIS ID | 2395760 |
Longton is a small city located in Elk County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Elk River. In 2020, about 288 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Longton's History
Longton was started in the year 1870. It got its name from a place called Longton in England. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, was also set up in Longton in August of 1870.
Where Longton Is: Geography
Longton covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles (3.00 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Longton's Weather: Climate
The weather in Longton usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Longton: Demographics
This section tells us about the people who live in Longton and how the population has changed over time.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 255 | — | |
| 1890 | 624 | 144.7% | |
| 1900 | 564 | −9.6% | |
| 1910 | 611 | 8.3% | |
| 1920 | 583 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 744 | 27.6% | |
| 1940 | 629 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 478 | −24.0% | |
| 1960 | 401 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −24.2% | |
| 1980 | 396 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 389 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 394 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 348 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 288 | −17.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 288 people living in Longton. Most of the people were white or European American. A small number of people were Native American or African American. Some people identified as being from two or more races.
About 25.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Longton was about 40.8 years old.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Longton had 348 people. The population density was about 302.6 people per square mile. Most residents were white.
About 34.7% of homes had children under 18. The average age was 38.3 years.
Learning in Longton: Education
Students in Longton attend schools that are part of the Elk Valley USD 283 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Longton (Kansas) para niños
