Lansing, Kansas
Lansing is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is situated along the west side of the Missouri River and Kansas-Missouri state border. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,239.[4][5] It is the second most populous city of Leavenworth County and is a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Lansing Correctional Facility (formerly the Kansas State Penitentiary), which includes the state's main maximum-security prison, is located in Lansing.
Lansing, Kansas | |
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Lansing High School band marching in the 2015 Veterans Day Parade | |
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Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas | |
KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 39°14′52″N 94°53′49″W / 39.24778°N 94.89694°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Platted | 1878 |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Named for | James Lansing |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tony McNeill |
| • City Administrator | Tim Vandall [2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.41 sq mi (32.14 km2) |
| • Land | 12.31 sq mi (31.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) 0.88% |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 11,239 |
| • Density | 910/sq mi (350/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66043 |
| Area code | 913 |
| GNIS ID | 485607[1] |
| Website | lansingks.org |
History edit
Lansing is named for James Lansing, a pioneer settler.[6] Formerly William Lansing Taylor, James changed his name upon his enlistment in 1862 as a hospital steward in the 7th Kansas Cavalry. Following the Civil War, he earned a position at the new state penitentiary in Kansas as a hospital steward. He later resigned and opened a general mercantile store, which held the post office and an apothecary business, in the area called “Town of Progress”. “Doc Lansing”, as he became known, and his friend John C. Schmidt became co-owners of 90 acres (360,000 m2) of land that was platted into town lots in 1878; they named the area “Town of Lansing”. Lansing did not become an incorporated city until 1959.[7]
The Kansas State Penitentiary, later renamed the Lansing Correctional Facility in 1990, was authorized by the Kansas Constitution in 1859; it is the state's largest and oldest facility for detention and rehabilitation of male adult felons.[7] With the opening of the coal mine at the prison the town became an important shipping point for this product.[8]
Lansing was ranked 88 in the top 100 of Money Magazine's 2007 list of best places to live.[9]
Geography edit
Lansing is situated along the western bank of the Missouri River which also marks the Kansas-Missouri state border. It is bordered by the city of Leavenworth to the north; Kansas City is less than a half-hour to the southeast. U.S. Route 73 passes through the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.50 square miles (32.37 km2), of which, 12.39 square miles (32.09 km2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water.[10]
Climate edit
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lansing has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 933 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,468 | 57.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,264 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,797 | 200.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,307 | 39.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,120 | 34.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,199 | 29.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,265 | 22.5% | |
| 2020 | 11,239 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010-2020[5] | |||
2010 census edit
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 11,265 people, 3,180 households, and 2,496 families living in the city.[13] The population density was 909.2 inhabitants per square mile (351.0/km2). There were 3,371 housing units at an average density of 272.1 per square mile (105.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.2% White, 13.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.
There were 3,180 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.5% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.4% male and 40.6% female.
2000 census edit
As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[14] there were 9,199 people, 2,435 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was 1,080.1 inhabitants per square mile (417.0/km2). There were 2,548 housing units at an average density of 299.2 per square mile (115.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.0% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.
There were 2,435 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 38.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 184.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,994, and the median income for a family was $65,639. Males had a median income of $36,326 versus $28,315 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,655. About 1.9% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
The community is served by Lansing USD 469 public school district, and operates four schools with more than 2,000 students.[15]
- Lansing Elementary School, grades K–3
- Lansing Intermediate School, grades 4–5
- Lansing Middle School, grades 6–8
- Lansing High School, grades 9–12
Notable people edit
- John Bradford, member of Kansas House of Representatives.
- Paul Ranous Greever, United States Representative from Wyoming born in Lansing.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lansing, Kansas
- ^ http://www.lansingks.org/Index.aspx?NID=24[dead link]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Lansing, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c "QuickFacts; Lansing, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010". United States Census Bureau. from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 52. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ^ a b "Lansing History". City of Lansing. Retrieved July 16, 2006.
- ^ Frank W. Blackmar, ed. (1912). "Atchison". Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc ... Vol. II. Chicago: Standard Pub Co. p. 104.
- ^ Ashford, Kate; Bartz, Andrea; Cox, Jeff; Fitch, Asa; Gandel, Stephen; Hyatt, Josh; Kelley, Rob; Knight, Kathleen; et al. "Best Places to Live: Top 100". Money Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2008.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Lansing, Kansas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Lansing schools". GreatSchools.net. Retrieved July 16, 2006.
Further reading edit
External links edit
- City of Lansing
- Lansing - Directory of Public Officials
- Lansing, Kansas at Curlie
- Lansing city map, KDOT