22-745: Labette is a city in Labette County , Kansas , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 50. There have been three separate towns with the name Labette in Labette County since 1866. The present one was founded in 1870. It was named for Pierre Labette, a pioneer settler. Labette was a station on the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad . Labette is located at 37°13′49″N 95°11′2″W / 37.23028°N 95.18389°W / 37.23028; -95.18389 (37.230391, -95.183793). According to
44-511: A 30% food sales requirement. List of townships / incorporated cities / unincorporated communities / extinct former communities within Labette County. † means a community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau . Labette County is divided into sixteen townships . The cities of Chetopa , Oswego , and Parsons are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from
66-469: A bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.0% of the population. 30.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.2 males. As of the census of 2010, there were 78 people, 32 households, and 21 families residing in
88-412: A household in the county was $ 30,875, and the median income for a family was $ 37,519. Males had a median income of $ 29,043 versus $ 21,706 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,525. About 8.90% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.70% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over. Similar to most Kansas counties Labette County
110-480: A household in the city was $ 25,000, and the median income for a family was $ 38,750. Males had a median income of $ 26,250 versus $ 16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,677. There were 14.3% of families and 24.6% of the population living below the poverty line , including 60.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district. Labette County, Kansas Labette County
132-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
154-483: Is a county located in Southeast Kansas . Its county seat is Oswego , and its most populous city is Parsons . As of the 2020 census , the county population was 20,184. The county was named after LaBette creek, the second-largest creek in the county, which runs roughly NNW-SSE from near Parsons to Chetopa . The creek in turn was named after French-Canadian fur trapper Pierre LaBette who had moved to
176-590: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
198-556: Is strongly Republican. While Jimmy Carter & Bill Clinton won the county once each, it has shifted strongly away from the Democratic Party, with Hillary Clinton garnering the lowest percentage since 1928. Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry" , county until 1996, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with
220-527: The 2000 census , there were 22,835 people, 9,194 households, and 6,114 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 inhabitants per square mile (14/km ). There were 10,306 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 89.28% White , 4.66% Black or African American , 1.95% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.20% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.07% of
242-507: The Bender family in Labette County. Following the disappearance of the Benders in 1873, it was discovered that they had apparently murdered a number of travellers. Between eight and eleven bodies were discovered buried on the premises. Governor Thomas A. Osborn offered a reward of $ 2,000 for the apprehension of the Benders, but they were never found. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
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#1732802522344264-756: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km), all land. The 2020 United States census counted 50 people, 24 households, and 21 families in Labette. The population density was 223.2 per square mile (86.2/km). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 107.1 per square mile (41.4/km). The racial makeup was 86.0% (43) white or European American (82.0% non-Hispanic white ), 0.0% (0) black or African-American , 6.0% (3) Native American or Alaska Native , 0.0% (0) Asian , 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 0.0% (0) from other races , and 8.0% (4) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race
286-607: The area, living along the Neosho River , and marrying into the Osage tribe in the 1830s and 1840s. In the 1840s Labette County had a population mainly consisting of Osage people , although there were also many Cherokee and Euro-Americans. Many of the Euro-Americans were merchants with Osage or Cherokee wives. Between 1871 and 1873, at least eleven people vanished in the vicinity of an inn and general store operated by
308-423: The census figures for the townships. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
330-557: The city. The population density was 354.5 inhabitants per square mile (136.9/km). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 163.6 per square mile (63.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White and 1.3% Native American . There were 32 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who
352-539: The city. The population density was 303.7 inhabitants per square mile (117.3/km). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 151.8 per square mile (58.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White . There were 30 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who
374-605: The county has a total area of 653 square miles (1,690 km ), of which 645 square miles (1,670 km ) is land and 7.8 square miles (20 km ) (1.2%) is water. The Parsons, KS Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Labette County. As of the 2010 Census Labette County had a population of 21,607. The median age was 41. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 85.5% non-Hispanic white, 4.7% African-American, 2.2% Native America, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% non-Hispanics of some other race, 3.6% non-Hispanics reporting two or more races and 4.0% Hispanic or Latino. As of
396-404: The population. There were 9,194 households , out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.50% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
418-402: Was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males. The median income for
440-416: Was 4.0% (2) of the population. Of the 24 households, 50.0% had children under the age of 18; 58.3% were married couples living together; 12.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 12.5% of households consisted of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.0. The percent of those with
462-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.61. In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 44.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for
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#1732802522344484-485: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in
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