Lorraine, Kansas

Lorraine is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 137.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Lorraine was founded in 1888.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 137 people, 53 households, and 34 families in Lorraine.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 541.5 per square mile (209.1/km²). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 241.1 per square mile (93.1/km²).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 78.83% (108) white or European American (75.91% non-Hispanic white), 2.19% (3) black or African-American, 2.19% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.92% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.65% (5) from other races, and 10.22% (14) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.95% (15) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.1% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</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>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 138 people, 47 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 65 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 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">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 136 people, 50 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 66 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, 3.68% African American, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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 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">Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials Template:Webarchive</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 8-Man DII football championship in 2014.<ref name="football">Template:Cite web</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>

Transportation

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway formerly provided mixed train service to Lorraine on a line between Little River and Galatia until at least 1961.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2025, the nearest passenger rail station is located in Hutchinson, where Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops once daily on a route from Chicago to Los Angeles.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

• Lorraine - Directory of Public Officials
• Ellsworth County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT