Editing Easton, Kansas

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'''Easton''' is a city in [[Leavenworth County, Kansas|Leavenworth County]], [[Kansas]], United States,<ref name=gnis/> and part of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas | title=Population Data and Maps &#124; MARC | access-date=October 14, 2019 | archive-date=September 16, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916081942/http://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas | url-status=dead }}</ref>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 213.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Easton, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Easton_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2019600 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119175747/https://data.census.gov/profile/Easton_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2019600 |archive-date=November 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Easton was originally known as '''Eastin''', and under the latter name was laid out in 1854 by General Eastin J. Trader .<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n329 222]}}</ref> Later, at the insistence of Governor [[Andrew Horatio Reeder]], the name was changed to '''Easton''' for Reeder's birthplace of [[Easton, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n555 559]}}</ref>

The first post office in Easton was established in December 1855.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:LV |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=12 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133955/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ALV |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===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.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594367&cityname=Easton%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Easton, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 310
|1920= 228
|1930= 277
|1940= 255
|1950= 255
|1960= 320
|1970= 435
|1980= 460
|1990= 405
|2000= 362
|2010= 253
|2020= 213
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 213 people, 75 households, and 53 families in Easton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,267.9 per square mile (489.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 541.7 per square mile (209.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 89.2% (190) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (85.45% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.94% (2) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.41% (3) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.41% (3) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.04% (15) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 5.63% (12) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 75 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18; 34.7% were married couples living together; 21.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

16.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.3 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $43,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,634) and the median family income was $51,250 (+/- $24,780).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $36,250 (+/- $21,507). The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,125 (+/- $8,517).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 2.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.6% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Easton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 253 people, 81 households, and 55 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1807.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 100 housing units at an average density of {{convert|714.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 0.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 362 people, 117 households, and 87 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,523.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 138 housing units at an average density of {{convert|962.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], <1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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==
The community is served by [[Easton USD 449]] public school district.  Pleasant Ridge High School is the district high school. The Pleasant Ridge High School mascot is Rams.<ref>{{cite web | title = Easton USD 449| publisher = USD 449 | url = http://www.easton449.org/
| accessdate = 5 January 2017}}</ref>

Easton High School was closed due to school unification. The Easton High School mascot was Easton Dragons.<ref>"Easton Dragons to Play Wednesday", The Leavenworth Times, 1 March 1953, p.5.</ref>

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==Further reading==
{{See also|Leavenworth County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Leavenworth County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260662 Easton - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/easton.pdf Easton city map], KDOT

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