Longton is a city located in Elk County Kansas. Longton has a 2024 population of 282. Longton is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 284 in 2020.
The average household income in Longton is $47,586 with a poverty rate of 17.48%. The median age in Longton is 50.8 years: 37.7 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 87.76% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 6.99% |
| Other race | 10 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 123 | 2.33 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Married | 59 | 2.97 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 2.57 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
91.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.97% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 12.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 14.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 38.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 66 | 31.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 192 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,694 | $0 | $21,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,719 | $50,000 | $20,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,556 | $41,250 | $20,208 |
| Some College | $32,813 | $53,750 | $0 |
$25,556
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$20,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Longton residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 50 | 19.92% |
17.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.05%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longton is White, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longton is White, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| High School | 13.75% |
| Some College | 5.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 21.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,536 | $51,134 |
| Households | $40,938 | $47,586 |
| Married Families | $70,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $39,011 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 24.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.69%
Born in Longton
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.65% of Longton residents were born in the United States, with 64.69% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 281 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 281 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 281 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 282 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 283 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 281 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 280 | -4 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 284 | -22 | -7.19% |
| 2019 | 306 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 300 | -5 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 305 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 305 | -7 | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 312 | -15 | -4.59% |
| 2014 | 327 | 8 | 2.51% |
| 2013 | 319 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 321 | -15 | -4.46% |
| 2011 | 336 | -10 | -2.89% |
| 2010 | 346 | 0 | 0% |