McLouth, Kansas facts for kids
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McLouth, Kansas
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Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Named for | Amos McLouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 880 |
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849 |
| • Density | 1,473.96/sq mi (569.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66054
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-43900 |
| GNIS ID | 0478524 |
McLouth is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 880.
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History
McLouth was founded in the 1880s. It was named for Amos McLouth, the original owner of the town site.
The first post office in McLouth was established in May 1882.
Geography
McLouth is located at 39°11′43″N 95°12′27″W / 39.19528°N 95.20750°W (39.195304, -95.207584). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), of which, 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 311 | — | |
| 1900 | 529 | 70.1% | |
| 1910 | 571 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 575 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 517 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 515 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 477 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 402 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 472 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 700 | 48.3% | |
| 1990 | 719 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 868 | 20.7% | |
| 2010 | 880 | 1.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 849 | −3.5% | |
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It is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 880 people, 341 households, and 240 families living in the city. The population density was 1,491.5 inhabitants per square mile (575.9/km2). There were 384 housing units at an average density of 650.8 per square mile (251.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 341 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
Unified School District 342 administers the elementary, middle and high schools on one campus. The buildings are attached and share some facilities. The district offers special education for 3 and 4 year olds, a 4year old at risk program, and kindergarten through 12th grade. McLouth High School offers dual credit courses with Kansas community colleges. In the 2014–2015 school year, there were 243 students in the elementary school, 115 students in the middle school and 171 students in the high school. The average dropout rate for 2008-2014 was 0.9%.
See also
In Spanish: McLouth para niños
