Earlton, Kansas
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Earlton is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 60.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>
History
[edit]Earlton (or Earleton) was founded in 1870. Not much progress in the community was made until about 1876 when a railroad depot was built there.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
A post office was opened in Earlton (at first called Earleton) in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
[edit]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
[edit]2020 census
[edit]The 2020 United States census counted 60 people, 24 households, and 22 families in Earlton.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 375.0 per square mile (144.8/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 162.5 per square mile (62.7/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 85.0% (51) white or European American (85.0% non-Hispanic white), 1.67% (1) black or African-American, 1.67% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.67% (1) from other races, and 10.0% (6) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.33% (2) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Of the 24 households, 54.2% had children under the age of 18; 75.0% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 8.3% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.3.<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>
25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 114.3 males.<ref name=:0 />
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $43,046) and the median family income was $60,625 (+/- $44,784).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Females had a median income of $33,375 (+/- $6,557). The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,750 (+/- $8,345).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 11.4% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2010 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 55 people, 23 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 35 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 1.8% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races.
There were 23 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 80 people, 32 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 34 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.00% White and 5.00% Native American.
There were 32 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 28.1% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,250, and the median income for a family was $70,625. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,421. There were no families and 7.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education
[edit]The community is served by Chanute USD 413 public school district.