Lorraine, Kansas facts for kids
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Lorraine, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1923 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 548/sq mi (210.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67459
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-42800 |
| GNIS ID | 475549 |
Lorraine is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 137.
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History
Lorraine was founded in 1888.
The first post office in Lorraine was established in February, 1888.
Geography
Lorraine is located at 38°34′11″N 98°19′3″W / 38.56972°N 98.31750°W (38.569623, -98.317467). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 177 | — | |
| 1940 | 236 | 33.3% | |
| 1950 | 195 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 153 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 157 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 147 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 136 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 138 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 137 | −0.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 138 people, 47 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 552.0 inhabitants per square mile (213.1/km2). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 260.0 per square mile (100.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.6% of the population.
There were 47 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.9% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
Education
The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district. The Central Plains High School mascot is Central Plains Oilers. The Oilers won the Kansas State High School 8-Man DII football championship in 2014.
Lorraine schools were closed through school unification. The Lorraine High School mascot was Lorraine Huskies.
See also
In Spanish: Lorraine (Kansas) para niños
