Editing Lansing, Kansas

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|leader_name              = Tony McNeill
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|leader_name1             = Tim Vandall<ref>http://www.lansingks.org/Index.aspx?NID=24 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

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'''Lansing''' is a [[city]] in [[Leavenworth County, Kansas|Leavenworth County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name=gnis/>  It is situated along the west side of the [[Missouri River]] and Kansas-[[Missouri]] state border. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 11,239.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Lansing, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Lansing_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2038650 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119175907/https://data.census.gov/profile/Lansing_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2038650 |archive-date=November 19, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Census-2020-QF">{{cite web |title=QuickFacts; Lansing, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lansingcitykansas/POP010220 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=August 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826042252/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lansingcitykansas/POP010220 |archive-date=August 26, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It is the second most populous city of Leavenworth County and is a part of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].  The [[Lansing Correctional Facility]] (formerly the [[Kansas State Penitentiary]]), which includes the state's main maximum-security prison, is located in Lansing.

==History==
{{See also|History of Kansas}}

Lansing is named for James Lansing, a pioneer settler.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ODXKhgH3e6AC&pg=PA52 | title=Exploring Kansas Highways | author=Heim, Michael | year=2007 | pages=52| isbn=9780974435886 }}</ref>  Formerly William Lansing Taylor, James changed his name upon his enlistment in 1862 as a hospital steward in the [[7th Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry|7th Kansas Cavalry]].  Following the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], he earned a position at the new state penitentiary in Kansas as a hospital steward.  He later resigned and opened a general mercantile store, which held the [[post office]] and an [[apothecary]] business, in the area called “Town of Progress”.  “Doc Lansing”, as he became known, and his friend John C. Schmidt became co-owners of {{convert|90|acre|m2}} of land that was platted into town lots in 1878; they named the area “Town of Lansing”.  Lansing did not become an incorporated city until 1959.<ref name="LansingHistory">{{Cite web| url=http://www.lansingks.org/index.asp?NID=157| title=Lansing History| access-date=2006-07-16| publisher=City of Lansing}}</ref>

The Kansas State Penitentiary, later renamed the [[Lansing Correctional Facility]] in 1990, was authorized by the [[Kansas Constitution]] in 1859; it is the state's largest and oldest facility for detention and rehabilitation of male adult felons.<ref name="LansingHistory"/>  With the opening of the coal mine at the prison the town became an important shipping point for this product.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia| editor=Frank W. Blackmar| title=Atchison| url=http://www.skyways.org/genweb/archives/1912/l/lansing.html| encyclopedia=Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc ...| volume=II|  publisher=Standard Pub Co| location=Chicago| year=1912| pages=104}}</ref>

Lansing was ranked 88 in the top 100 of Money Magazine's 2007 list of best places to live.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_top_100.moneymag/88.html| title=Best Places to Live: Top 100| access-date=2008-04-15| magazine=Money Magazine | first1=Kate | last1=Ashford | first2=Andrea | last2=Bartz | first3=Jeff | last3=Cox | first4=Asa | last4=Fitch | first5=Stephen | last5=Gandel | first6=Josh | last6=Hyatt | first7=Rob | last7=Kelley | first8=Kathleen | last8=Knight | first9=Joe | last9=Light| display-authors = 8}}</ref>

==Geography==
Lansing is situated along the western bank of the [[Missouri River]], which also marks the [[Kansas]]-[[Missouri]] state border.  It is bordered by the city of [[Leavenworth, Kansas|Leavenworth]] to the north; [[Kansas City, Kansas|Kansas City]] is less than a half-hour to the southeast. [[U.S. Route 73#Kansas|U.S. Route 73]] passes through the city.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|12.50|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|12.39|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<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]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</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, Lansing has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=885441&cityname=Lansing%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Lansing, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| align = left
| 1880 = 933
| 1890 = 1468
| 1960 = 1264
| 1970 = 3797
| 1980 = 5307
| 1990 = 7120
| 2000 = 9199
| 2010 = 11265
| 2020 = 11239
| estyear = 2023
| estimate = 11221
| estref = <ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{Cite web |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=March 24, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>
| align-fn = center
| footnote = [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]<br />2010-2020<ref name="Census-2020-QF"/>
}}
[[File:Lansing-correction.jpg|thumb|right|[[Lansing Correctional Facility]] is a Kansas State prison in Lansing]]

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 11,239 people, 3,432 households, and 2,566 families in Lansing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 913.1 per square mile (352.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,612 housing units at an average density of 293.5 per square mile (113.3/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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web  |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 75.48% (8,483) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (73.2% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 11.34% (1,274) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.69% (78) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 1.64% (184) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% (22) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 1.82% (205) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.84% (993) 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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 7.17% (806) 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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 3,432 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 22.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 20.9% of households consisted of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 30.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.2 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $87,154 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,293) and the median family income was $98,015 (+/- $6,783).<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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $25,667 (+/- $13,589) versus $31,406 (+/- $11,559) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,818 (+/- $10,643).<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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.5% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% 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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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=Lansing%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 11,265 people, 3,180 households, and 2,496 families living in the city.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=March 6, 2011 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|909.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,371 housing units at an average density of {{convert|272.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 80.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 13.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.8% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 3,180 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.5% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.4% male and 40.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[United States Census, 2000|U.S. Census in 2000]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 9,199 people, 2,435 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,080.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,548 housing units at an average density of {{convert|299.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 81.0% [[White American|White]], 12.5% [[Black American|Black]] or [[African American]], 1.2% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 1.3% [[Asian American|Asian]], 0.2% [[Pacific Islander American|Pacific Islander]], 1.3% from other races, and 2.6% from [[Multiracial|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 2,435 [[household]]s, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 38.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 184.9 males.

The [[Median household income|median income for a household]] in the city was $60,994, and the median income for a family was $65,639. Males had a median income of $36,326 versus $28,315 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $21,655. About 1.9% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Lansing USD 469]] public school district,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st20_ks/schooldistrict_maps/c20103_leavenworth/DC20SD_C20103.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706001721/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st20_ks/schooldistrict_maps/c20103_leavenworth/DC20SD_C20103.pdf |archive-date=July 6, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Leavenworth County, KS|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2024-12-15}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st20_ks/schooldistrict_maps/c20103_leavenworth/DC20SD_C20103_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> and operates four schools,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=2008340&DistrictID=2008340&details=4|title=Lansing Schools in this District|publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]]|access-date=2024-12-15}}</ref> with more than 2,000 students.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&ID2=2008340&DistrictID=2008340&details=1|title=Lansing|publisher=[[National Center for Education Statistics]]|access-date=2024-12-15}}</ref>
* Lansing Elementary School, grades K–3
*Lansing Intermediate School, grades 4–5
* Lansing Middle School, grades 6–8
* Lansing High School, grades 9–12

==Notable people==
{{for|notable prisoners at the Lansing Correctional Facility|Lansing Correctional Facility}}

*[[John Bradford (Kansas politician)|John Bradford]], member of [[Kansas House of Representatives]].
*[[Paul Ranous Greever]], [[United States Representative]] from Wyoming born in Lansing.

==See also==
* [[Lansing Man]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Lansing, Kansas}}
* [https://www.lansingks.org/ City of Lansing]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260816 Lansing - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/lansing.pdf Lansing city map], KDOT

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