Lorraine, Kansas

From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Jump to: navigation, search
Lorraine, Kansas
City
Location within County and Kansas
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ellsworth County (legend)
KDOT map of Ellsworth County (legend)
Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Country United States
State Kansas
County Ellsworth
Government
 • Type Mayor–Council
 • Mayor Dennis Boyer[1]
 • City Clerk Michael Boyer[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,788 ft (545 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 138
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 139
 • Density 550/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67459
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-42800 [5]
GNIS feature ID 0475549 [6]
Website City Website

Lorraine is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 138.[7]

History

Lorraine was founded in 1888.[8]

The first post office in Lorraine was established in February, 1888.[9]

Geography

Lorraine is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (38.569623, -98.317467).[10] 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.[2]

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%
Est. 2014 137 [11] −0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[3] 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.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 136 people, 50 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 574.8 people per square mile (218.8/km²). There were 66 housing units at an average density of 279.0 per square mile (106.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, 3.68% African American, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.68% of the population.

There were 50 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,167, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,576. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Government

The Lorraine government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM.[1]

  • City Hall, 239 Main St.

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

Cite error: Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only.

Use <references />, or <references group="..." />

External links

City
Schools
Maps
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  4. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  8. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  9. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  11. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Retrieved from "https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Lorraine,_Kansas&oldid=78969"