Lebanon, Kansas facts for kids
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Lebanon, Kansas
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Vistor center (2019)
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Location within Smith County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Named for | Lebanon, Kentucky |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 556/sq mi (211.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
66952
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-39100 |
| GNIS ID | 471973 |
Lebanon is a city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 178.
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History
Lebanon was founded in 1876 at a site about 4 miles (6.4 km) distant from its present site. It was moved to the new site in about 1887-1888. Lebanon is named after Lebanon, Kentucky.
Geography
Lebanon is located at 39°48′38″N 98°33′22″W / 39.81056°N 98.55611°W (39.810492, -98.556061). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.316 square miles (0.818 km2), all land.
Area attractions
- Geographic center of the contiguous United States
- Kansas Historical Marker - The Geographic Center.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 301 | — | |
| 1900 | 590 | 96.0% | |
| 1910 | 731 | 23.9% | |
| 1920 | 822 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 723 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 652 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 610 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 583 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 517 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 440 | −14.9% | |
| 1990 | 364 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 303 | −16.8% | |
| 2010 | 218 | −28.1% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −18.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 218 people, 118 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 681.3 inhabitants per square mile (263.1/km2). There were 183 housing units at an average density of 571.9 per square mile (220.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 118 households, of which 16.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.2% were non-families. 46.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.62.
The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under 18; 2.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 40.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Rural flight
On October 2, 2006, Lebanon was the focus of a study of rural flight, as local farmer Randall Warner was featured in a New York Times story about the problems faced by communities such as Lebanon.
Education
The community is served by Smith Center USD 237 public school district.
Lebanon schools were closed through school unification. The Lebanon Bronchos (or Broncos) won the Kansas State High School boys 1A basketball championship in 1977.
See also
In Spanish: Lebanon (Kansas) para niños
