Mapleton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mapleton, Kansas
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Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Maple trees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 96 |
| • Density | 192.0/sq mi (73.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66754
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-44550 |
| GNIS ID | 2395844 |
Mapleton is a small city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 96 people lived there.
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Mapleton's Story
Mapleton started out with a different name: Eldora. It was founded in 1857. That same year, a post office opened, but it was called Mapleton.
In 1858, the very first store in Mapleton opened its doors. A few years later, in 1861, the town's name was officially changed to Mapleton. This new name matched the post office. The town was named Mapleton because there were many maple trees growing nearby.
Where is Mapleton?
Mapleton is located in Kansas. It covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with just a tiny bit of water.
Mapleton's Population
The number of people living in Mapleton has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 53 | — | |
| 1890 | 175 | 230.2% | |
| 1910 | 230 | — | |
| 1920 | 230 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 251 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 226 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 213 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 127 | −40.4% | |
| 1970 | 112 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 121 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 98 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 84 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 96 | 14.3% | |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, 96 people lived in Mapleton. There were 48 homes, and 32 of them were families. The average age of people in Mapleton was 35 years old. About 27% of the people were under 18. Also, about 20% were 65 years or older.
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, Mapleton had 84 people living there. There were 41 homes. About 27% of these homes had kids under 18. The average age was 45 years old.
Learning in Mapleton
Students in Mapleton attend schools that are part of the Uniontown USD 235 public school district.
People from Mapleton
- Charlotte O'Hara: She grew up in Mapleton and later became a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. This means she helped make laws for the state of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Mapleton (Kansas) para niños
