Carlton, Kansas

Carlton is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 40.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

File:Stouffer's Railroad Map of Kansas 1915-1918 Dickinson County.png

1915 Railroad Map of Dickinson County

Early history

Template:See also For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau.

19th century

In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square mile Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre.

In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1857, Dickinson County was established within the Kansas Territory, which included the land for modern day Carlton.

Carlton was a station and shipping point on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

A post office was opened in Carlton in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 40 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Carlton.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 235.3 per square mile (90.8/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 111.8 per square mile (43.2/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 92.5% (37) white or European American (92.5% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.5% (1) from other races, and 5.0% (2) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 15 households, 6.7% had children under the age of 18; 73.3% were married couples living together; 13.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.7% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.4.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 5.0% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

22.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.4 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,478) and the median family income was $47,917 (+/- $20,612).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $48,750 (+/- $17,380). The median income for those above 16 years old was $48,125 (+/- $22,897).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 42 people, 16 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 20 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GNIS"/><ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 38 people, 16 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 20 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 16 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,750. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The community is served by Chapman USD 473 public school district. The Chapman High School mascot is Chapman Fighting Irish.<ref>USD 473</ref><ref>Kansas School District Boundary Map Template:Webarchive</ref>

See also

• Holland Township, Dickinson County, Kansas

Further reading

• Carlton Area History: Carlton - Elmo - Holland, Dickinson County, Kansas; Carlton Book Committee; Bell Books; 1995.

External links

• Carlton - Directory of Public Officials
• Historic Images of Carlton, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library