Lansing, Kansas

Lansing is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the west side of the Missouri River and Kansas-Missouri state border. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,265.[7] It is the second most populous city of Leavenworth County and is a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Lansing, Kansas
City
Lansing High School band marching in the 2015 Veterans Day Parade
Seal
Location within Leavenworth County and Kansas
KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°14′55″N 94°53′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyLeavenworth
Platted1878
Incorporated1959
Named forJames Lansing
Government
 • MayorMike Smith
 • City AdministratorTim Vandall [1]
Area
 • Total12.41 sq mi (32.14 km2)
 • Land12.31 sq mi (31.88 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)  0.88%
Elevation
846 ft (258 m)
Population
 • Total11,265
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
11,949
 • Density970.83/sq mi (374.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66043
Area code913
FIPS code20-38650 [5]
GNIS ID0478431 [6]
WebsiteCity website

The Lansing Correctional Facility (formerly the Kansas State Penitentiary), which includes the state's main maximum-security prison, is located in Lansing.

History
See also: History of Kansas

Lansing is named for James Lansing, a pioneer settler.[8] 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.[9]

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.[9] With the opening of the coal mine at the prison the town became an important shipping point for this product.[10]

Lansing was ranked 88 in the top 100 of Money Magazine's 2007 list of best places to live.[11]

Geography

Lansing is located at 39°14′55″N 94°53′31″W (39.248689, -94.891880).[12] The city 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.[13]

Climate

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.[14]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880933—
18901,46857.3%
19601,264—
19703,797200.4%
19805,30739.8%
19907,12034.2%
20009,19929.2%
201011,26522.5%
Est. 201911,949[4]6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
Lansing Correctional Facility is a Kansas State prison in Lansing

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 11,265 people, 3,180 households, and 2,496 families living in the city. 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

As of the U.S. Census in 2000,[5] there were 9,199 people, 2,435 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was 1,080.1 people per square mile (416.9/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

Lansing Unified School District (USD 469), with four schools, serves 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
For notable prisoners at the Lansing Correctional Facility, see Lansing Correctional Facility.
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See also

References
  1. http://www.lansing.ks.us/Index.aspx?NID=24
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  8. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 52. ISBN 9780974435886.
  9. "Lansing History". City of Lansing. Retrieved 2006-07-16.
  10. Frank W. Blackmar, ed. (1912). "Atchison". Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc ... II. Chicago: Standard Pub Co. p. 104.
  11. 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 2008-04-15.
  12. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  14. Climate Summary for Lansing, Kansas
  15. "Lansing schools". GreatSchools.net. Retrieved 2006-07-16.

Further reading
See also: List of books about State of Kansas (which includes historical information about its counties and cities too)
See also: List of books about Leavenworth County, Kansas
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