Easton, Kansas

Easton is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 253.[6] It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.[7]

Easton, Kansas
City
Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas
KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°20′40″N 95°6′59″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLeavenworth
Founded1850s
Platted1854
Incorporated1903
Named forEaston, Pennsylvania
Area
 • Total0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Land0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 • Total253
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
258
 • Density1,622.64/sq mi (627.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66020
Area code913
FIPS code20-19600 [4]
GNIS ID0478377 [5]
Websitewww.lkm.org/members/?id=41260662

History

Easton was originally known as Eastin, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854 by General Eastin J. Trader .[8] Later, at the insistence of Governor Andrew Horatio Reeder, the name was changed to Easton for Reeder's birthplace of Easton, Pennsylvania.[9]

The first post office in Easton was established in December 1855.[10]

Geography

Easton is located at 39°20′40″N 95°6′59″W (39.344400, −95.116524).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all of it land.[12]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Easton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910310—
1920228−26.5%
193027721.5%
1940255−7.9%
19502550.0%
196032025.5%
197043535.9%
19804605.7%
1990405−12.0%
2000362−10.6%
2010253−30.1%
2019 (est.)258[3]2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 253 people, 81 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.1 inhabitants per square mile (697.7/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 714.3 per square mile (275.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 41.9 years. Of residents 20.6% were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 362 people, 117 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,523.5 people per square mile (998.3/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 962.0 per square mile (380.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94% White, 1% African American, 1% Native American, <1% Asian, 1% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2% of the population.

There were 117 households, out of which 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55% were married couples living together, 12% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25% were non-families. Of all households 22% were made up of individuals, and 6% 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 3.2.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 13% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $29,000. Males had a median income of $26,625 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,751. About 22% of families and 18% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24% of those under age 18 and 5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Easton is a part of USD 449 Easton. Pleasant Ridge High School is the district high school. The Pleasant Ridge High School mascot is Rams.[14]

Easton High School was closed due to school unification. The Easton High School mascot was Easton Dragons.[15]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  7. https://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas
  8. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 222.
  9. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 559.
  10. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  13. Climate Summary for Easton, Kansas
  14. "Easton USD 449". USD 449. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  15. "Easton Dragons to Play Wednesday", The Leavenworth Times, 1 March 1953, p.5.

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