Editing Lorraine, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Ellsworth County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Lorraine, Kansas
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|leader_name              = Kimberly Travnichek<ref name="gov1"/>

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|area_code                = [[Area code 785|785]]
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'''Lorraine''' is a city in [[Ellsworth County, Kansas|Ellsworth County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 137.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Lorraine, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2042800 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330000019/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2042800 |archive-date=March 30, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Lorraine was founded in 1888.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skyways.org/counties/EW/ | title=Ellsworth County | publisher=Kansas State Library | work=Blue Skyways | accessdate=9 June 2014}}</ref>

Lorraine was incorporated on June 13, 1923 as a third-class city of Kansas.

The first post office in Lorraine was established in February 1888.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:EW |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=9 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009131828/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AEW |archivedate=9 October 2013 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.25|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/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1930= 177
|1940= 236
|1950= 195
|1960= 157
|1970= 153
|1980= 157
|1990= 147
|2000= 136
|2010= 138
|2020= 137
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 137 people, 53 households, and 34 families in Lorraine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 541.5 per square mile (209.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 241.1 per square mile (93.1/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=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |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 78.83% (108) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (75.91% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 2.19% (3) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 2.19% (3) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 2.92% (4) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 3.65% (5) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 10.22% (14) 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=Lorraine%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 10.95% (15) 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=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 53 households, 45.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.1% were married couples living together; 15.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.2% of households consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 4.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Lorraine%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 13.1% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

32.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $41,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $28,258) and the median family income was $64,688 (+/- $36,077).<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=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $47,500 (+/- $16,219). The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,375 (+/- $19,383).<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=Lorraine%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% 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=Lorraine%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=Lorraine%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]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 138 people, 47 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|552.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 65 housing units at an average density of {{convert|260.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 4.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 11.6% of the population.

There were 47 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 14.9% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% 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 136 people, 50 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|574.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 66 housing units at an average density of {{convert|279.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.68% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 0.74% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.68% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,167, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,813 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,576. None of the population and none of the families were below the [[poverty line]].

==Government==
The Lorraine government consists of a mayor and five council members.  The council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.<ref name="gov1">[http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=538 Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110505133241/http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=538 |date=2011-05-05 }}</ref>
* City Hall, 238 Main St.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Central Plains USD 112]] public school district.  The Central Plains High School mascot is Central Plains Oilers. The Oilers won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] 8-Man DII football championship in 2014.<ref name="football">{{cite web | title = Football | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Football/History.cfm | accessdate = 3 January 2017}}</ref>

Lorraine schools were closed through school unification. The Lorraine High School mascot was Lorraine Huskies.<ref>"The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.</ref>

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

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260850 Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials]
* Ellsworth County maps: [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/county-pdf/ellsworth.PDF Current], [https://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burtransplan/maps/PastPublishedCounty.asp Historic], KDOT

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