Lorraine, Kansas

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

Lorraine, Kansas
City
Location within County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ellsworth County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°34′11″N 98°19′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEllsworth
Founded1888
Incorporated1923
Government
 • MayorDennis Boyer[1]
Area
 • Total0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Land0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,788 ft (545 m)
Population
 • Total138
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
127
 • Density501.98/sq mi (194.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67459
Area code785
FIPS code20-42800 [5]
GNIS ID0475549 [6]
Websitewww.lkm.org/members/?id=41260850

History

Lorraine was founded in 1888.[8]

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

Geography

Lorraine is located at 38°34′11″N 98°19′3″W (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.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1930177—
194023633.3%
1950195−17.4%
1960157−19.5%
1970153−2.5%
19801572.6%
1990147−6.4%
2000136−7.5%
20101381.5%
2019 (est.)127[4]−8.0%
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.

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.[12]

Lorraine schools were closed through school unification. The Lorraine High School mascot was Lorraine Huskies.[13]

References
  1. Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials Archived 2011-05-05 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  8. "Ellsworth County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  9. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  12. "Football". KSHSAA. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  13. "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Ellsworth County, Kansas
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