Luray, Kansas
| Luray, Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°6′50″N 98°41′29″W / 39.11389°N 98.69139°WCoordinates: 39°6′50″N 98°41′29″W / 39.11389°N 98.69139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 646.7/sq mi (249.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67649 |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-43250[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0472534[3] |
Luray is a city in Russell County, Kansas, United States.[4] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 194.[1]
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[edit] Geography
Luray is located at 39°6′50″N 98°41′29″W / 39.11389°N 98.69139°W (39.114003, -98.691413)[5] at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 m).[3] It lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of the Saline River.[4][6] Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Saline, flows east along the southern edge of the city. Coon Creek, a tributary of Wolf Creek, flows southeast along the eastern edge of the city.[6] Located at the junction of U.S. Route 281 and Kansas Highway 18 (K-18) in north-central Kansas, Luray is 118 miles (190 km) northwest of Wichita, 218 miles (351 km) west of Kansas City, and 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Russell, the county seat.[4][6][7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.[8]
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 341 |
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| 1920 | 475 | 39.3% | |
| 1930 | 464 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 392 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 351 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 328 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 303 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 295 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 261 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 203 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 194 | −4.4% | |
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As of the 2010 census, there were 194 people, 94 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 646.7 people per square mile (249.7/km²). There were 134 housing units at an average density of 446.7 per square mile (167.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.[1]
There were 94 households out of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06, and the average family size was 2.48.[1]
In the city, the population was spread out with 14.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males age 18 and over.[1]
As of 2009, the median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $35,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,644. About 3.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.[9]
[edit] Government
Luray is a city of the third class with a mayor-council form of government. The city council consists of five members, and it meets on the first Wednesday of each month.[10]
[edit] Education
Luray lies within Unified School District (USD) 299, based in Sylvan Grove, Kansas.[11]
[edit] Transportation
K-18 runs east-west along the northern edge of the city. U.S. Route 281, a north-south route, approaches Luray from the west concurrently with K-18, then turns north.[6] Bunker Hill-Luray Road, a paved north-south county road, enters the city from the south.[12]
[edit] Culture
[edit] Events
The city of Luray holds an annual community festival, Friendship Day, on the first Saturday after Labor Day. It includes a parade, an art show, golf and horseshoe tournaments, free barbecue, and homemade ice cream.[13] Annually since 1938, a local Methodist church has held another community event, the Luray Methodist Men's Fish Fry, on the third Friday evening of each March. Men from the church prepare and serve fried fish with trimmings and cherry pie, typically attracting hundreds from the surrounding area.[14]
[edit] Points of interest
The first log cabin constructed in Russell County, built in 1871 by settler Jonathan Van Scoyoc, has been preserved in Luray City Park on the north side of K-18.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e "American FactFinder 2". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b c "2003-2004 Official Transportation Map". Kansas Department of Transportation. 2003. http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/HistoricStateMaps/2003-04Mapside.pdf. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ a b c d "General Highway Map - Russell County, Kansas". Kansas Department of Transportation. 2010-10-01. http://www.ksdot.org/burtransplan/maps/county-pdf/russell.PDF. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ "City Distance Tool". Geobytes. http://www.geobytes.com/citydistancetool.htm. Retrieved 2010-10-23.
- ^ "Kansas: 2000 - Population and Housing Counts". United States Census Bureau. July 2003. p. 26. http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-3-18.pdf. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
- ^ "Luray city, Kansas - Selected Economic Characteristics: 2005-2009". 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US2043250&-qr_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_DP5YR3&-ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_&-_lang=en&-_sse=on. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- ^ "Luray". Directory of Kansas Public Officials. The League of Kansas Municipalities. http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=379. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- ^ "USD 299 - History". USD 299. http://www.usd299.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%20Information%3E%3EHistory. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
- ^ "Kansas Road Map Travel Guide". MilebyMile.com. 2009. http://www.milebymile.com/main/United_States/Kansas/United_States_40/United_States_Kansas_road_map_travel_guides.html. Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ "Northwest Kansas Special Events". Northwest Kansas Travel Council, Inc.. http://www.northwestkansas.org/special_events.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Events in Luray". http://www.skyways.org/towns/Luray/events.html. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Area Attractions". Russell Area Chamber of Commerce. http://www.russellks.org/attractions.html. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
[edit] External links
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- Luray City Map, KDOT
- Russell County Map, KDOT
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