Lyndon, Kansas

Lyndon is a city in, and the county seat of Osage County, Kansas, United States.[6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,052.[7]

Lyndon, Kansas
City and County seat
Downtown Lyndon (2009)
Location within Osage County and Kansas
KDOT map of Osage County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°36′37″N 95°41′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyOsage
Founded1869
Incorporated1970
Named forLyndon, Vermont
Area
 • Total0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Land0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 • Total1,052
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,021
 • Density1,144.62/sq mi (441.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66451
Area code785
FIPS code20-43350 [4]
GNIS ID0479609 [5]
Websitelyndonks.gov

History

Lyndon was founded in 1869 after the land in the area was taken from the Sac and Fox Nation and opened for settlement.[8] It was named after Lyndon, Vermont.[9]

Geography

Lyndon is located at 38°36′37″N 95°41′7″W (38.610233, -95.685352).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2), all land.[11]

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, Lyndon has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890935—
19001,0047.4%
1910763−24.0%
1920732−4.1%
19307421.4%
19407511.2%
1950729−2.9%
196095330.7%
19709580.5%
19801,13218.2%
1990964−14.8%
20001,0387.7%
20101,0521.3%
2019 (est.)1,021[3]−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Lyndon is part of the Topeka metropolitan area.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,052 people, 422 households, and 285 families living in the city. The population density was 1,267.5 inhabitants per square mile (489.4/km2). There were 464 housing units at an average density of 559.0 per square mile (215.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 422 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 419 households, and 297 families living in the city. The population density was 1,387.5 people per square mile (534.4/km2). There were 453 housing units at an average density of 605.5 per square mile (233.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.48% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $44,231. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $19,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,968. About 7.8% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

See also

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. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  8. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 195.
  9. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 255.
  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 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  12. Climate Summary for Lyndon, Kansas

Further reading
See also: List of books about State of Kansas (which includes historical information about its counties and cities too)
See also: List of books about Osage County, Kansas
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