Edna is a city in Labette County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 388.

History

The first store in Edna opened in 1876. The first post office in Edna was established in April 1878. The town of Edna was

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ted in the summer of 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. Edna was named in 1876 for a child, Edna Gragery. The Edna Public Library opened in 1950.

Geography

Edna is located at (37.059524, -95.358583). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Edna has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 388 people, 153 households, and 101 families in Edna. The population density was 984.8 per square mile (380.2/km). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 505.1 per square mile (195.0/km). The racial makeup was 82.22% (319)

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(81.96%

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), 0.52% (2)

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, 5.67% (22) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 11.6% (45) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 1.29% (5) of the population. Of the 153 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 51.0% were married couples living together; 21.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.8% of households consisted of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.8. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 15.2% of the population. 27.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.1 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $56,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,654) and the median family income was $68,750 (+/- $24,061). Males had a median income of $39,063 (+/- $14,764) versus $20,139 (+/- $3,830) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,111 (+/- $4,110). Approximately, 6.9% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the

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, including 19.8% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 442 people, 183 households, and 122 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 219 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 88.7%

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, 3.4% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 7.0% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. There were 183 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were

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living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 423 people, 191 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 214 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.07%

, 0.24%

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, 5.20% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 3.78% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population. There were 191 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were

living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $34,205. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,563 for females. The

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for the city was $18,694. About 1.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the

, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district. Edna High School was closed through school unification. The Edna High School mascot was Pirates.

References

External links

City of Edna

Edna - Directory of Public Officials

Edna city map
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