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Lorraine, Kansas
Location within County and Kansas
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ellsworth County (legend)
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
1,791 ft (546 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 137
 • Density 548/sq mi (210.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67459
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-42800
GNIS ID 2395766

Lorraine is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 137.

History

Lorraine was founded in 1888.

Lorraine was incorporated on June 13, 1923 as a 3rd class city of Kansas.

The first post office in Lorraine was established in February, 1888.

Geography

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 137 people, 53 households, and 34 families in Lorraine. The population density was 541.5 per square mile (209.1/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 241.1 per square mile (93.1/km2). The racial makeup was 78.83% (108) white or European American (75.91% non-Hispanic white), 2.19% (3) black or African-American, 2.19% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.92% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.65% (5) from other races, and 10.22% (14) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.95% (15) of the population.

Of the 53 households, 45.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.1% were married couples living together; 15.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 4.0. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.1% of the population.

32.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $28,258) and the median family income was $64,688 (+/- $36,077). Males had a median income of $47,500 (+/- $16,219). The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,375 (+/- $19,383). Approximately, 0.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

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

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