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Labette : Kansas

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Labette is a city located in Labette County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68.

Geography
Labette is located at 37°13′49″ North, 95°11′2″ West (37.230391, -95.183793)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 68 people, 30 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density is 119.3/km˛ (303.7/mi˛). There are 34 housing units at an average density of 59.7/km˛ (151.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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La Crosse : Kansas

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La Crosse is a city located in Rush County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,376. It is the county seat of Rush County6.

Geography
La Crosse is located at 38°31′55″ North, 99°18′31″ West (38.532014, -99.308614)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,376 people, 585 households, and 367 families residing in the city. The population density is 520.9/km˛ (1,351.8/mi˛). There are 720 housing units at an average density of 272.5/km˛ (707.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.33% White, 0.22% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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La Cygne : Kansas

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La Cygne is a city located in Linn County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,115.

Geography
La Cygne is located at 38°20′49″ North, 94°45′44″ West (38.346841, -94.762171)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,115 people, 459 households, and 294 families residing in the city. The population density is 309.7/km˛ (800.4/mi˛). There are 507 housing units at an average density of 140.8/km˛ (363.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.68% White, 0.27% African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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La Harpe : Kansas

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La Harpe is a city located in Allen County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 706.

Geography
La Harpe is located at 37°54′56″ North, 95°17′59″ West (37.915631, -95.299729)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 706 people, 268 households, and 191 families residing in the city. The population density is 317.0/km˛ (819.4/mi˛). There are 298 housing units at an average density of 133.8/km˛ (345.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.77% White, 0.99% African American, 2.12% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lake Quivira : Kansas

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Lake Quivira is a city located in Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 932.

Geography
Lake Quivira is located at 39°2′33″ North, 94°46′11″ West (39.042371, -94.769810)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km˛ (1.6 mi˛). 3.4 km˛ (1.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 16.56% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 932 people, 381 households, and 326 families residing in the city. The population density is 276.8/km˛ (715.3/mi˛). There are 388 housing units at an average density of 115.2/km˛ (297.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.10% White, 0.86% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lakin : Kansas

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Lakin is a city located in Kearny County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,316. It is the county seat of Kearny County6.

Geography
Lakin is located at 37°56′25″ North, 101°15′31″ West (37.940202, -101.258728)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,316 people, 823 households, and 604 families residing in the city. The population density is 961.5/km˛ (2,480.0/mi˛). There are 883 housing units at an average density of 366.6/km˛ (945.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 81.56% White, 0.82% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 14.16% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. 24.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lancaster : Kansas

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Lancaster is a city located in Atchison County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 291.

Geography
Lancaster is located at 39°34′18″ North, 95°18′12″ West (39.571780, -95.303344)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 291 people, 107 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density is 510.7/km˛ (1,307.5/mi˛). There are 117 housing units at an average density of 205.3/km˛ (525.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 98.28% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lane : Kansas

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Lane is a city located in Franklin County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the total population was 256.

Geography
Lane is located at 38°26′25″ North, 95°4′56″ West (38.440265, -95.082339)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 97 households, and 71 families living in the town. The population density is 449.3/km˛ (1,177.8/mi˛). There are 105 housing units at an average density of 184.3/km˛ (483.1/mi˛). The racial makeup is 96.48% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Langdon : Kansas

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Langdon is a city located in Reno County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 72.

Geography
Langdon is located at 37°51′12″ North, 98°19′28″ West (37.853349, -98.324495)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 72 people, 30 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density is 213.8/km˛ (550.9/mi˛). There are 39 housing units at an average density of 115.8/km˛ (298.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.06% White, 0.00% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 4.17% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lansing : Kansas

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Lansing is a city located in Leavenworth County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,199.

Geography
Lansing is located at 39°14′55″ North, 94°53′31″ West (39.248689, -94.891880)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.4 km˛ (8.6 mi˛). 22.1 km˛ (8.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.50% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,199 people, 2,435 households, and 1,913 families residing in the city. The population density is 416.9/km˛ (1,080.1/mi˛). There are 2,548 housing units at an average density of 115.5/km˛ (299.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 80.95% White, 12.46% African American, 1.22% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.34% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. 3.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Larned : Kansas

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Larned is a city located in Pawnee County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,236. It is the county seat of Pawnee County6.

Geography
Larned is located at 38°10′56″ North, 99°6′6″ West (38.182109, -99.101696)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km˛ (2.3 mi˛). 6.0 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,236 people, 1,826 households, and 1,113 families residing in the city. The population density is 705.0/km˛ (1,823.4/mi˛). There are 2,079 housing units at an average density of 346.0/km˛ (894.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 90.91% White, 3.75% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.77% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. 5.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Latham : Kansas

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Latham is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 164.

Geography
Latham is located at 37°32′7″ North, 96°38′30″ West (37.535363, -96.641781)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 164 people, 65 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density is 263.8/km˛ (682.8/mi˛). There are 81 housing units at an average density of 130.3/km˛ (337.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.90% White, 0.00% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 5.49% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Latimer : Kansas

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Latimer is a city located in Morris County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21.

Geography
Latimer is located at 38°44′16″ North, 96°50′46″ West (38.737844, -96.846059)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 21 people, 9 households, and 3 families residing in the city. The population density is 90.1/km˛ (241.9/mi˛). There are 13 housing units at an average density of 55.8/km˛ (149.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 90.48% White, 0.00% African American, 9.52% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lawrence : Kansas

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Lawrence is a city located in Douglas County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,098. Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County, and is the home of the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Lawrence is located in northeast Kansas, on the Kansas River, and southwest of Kansas City. The city was founded in 1851 for the New England Emigrant Aid Company by Charles Robinson, and named after Amos Adams Lawrence, the son of famed philanthropist Amos Lawrence.

In the Civil War era, Lawrence was a center of anti-slavery sentiment. On May 21, 1856, a pro-slavery posse led by Sheriff Samuel J. Jones burned the Free-State Hotel, destroyed the equipment of two anti-slavery newspapers, and looted several other businesses. No loss of life was recorded (see Sacking of Lawrence). On August 21, 1863, however, pro-slavery forces led by William Quantrill burned most of the homes and businesses in Lawrence, and killed 150-200 of the men they found in Lawrence (see Lawrence Massacre).

The University of Kansas was founded in Lawrence in 1866, by the citizens of Lawrence, under a charter granted by the Kansas Legislature, with the donation of 40 acres (160,000 m˛) of land on Mount Oread by former Kansas Governor Charles Robinson and his wife Sara and small monetary gift from Amos Adams Lawrence. As a college town, Lawrence is known for its liberal philosophy and unique culture.

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Leavenworth : Kansas

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Leavenworth is a city located in Leavenworth County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,420. It is a small city in the northeast portion of Kansas. It is bordered on the east by the Missouri River. Leavenworth, founded in 1854, was the first incorporated city in Kansas. It sprang up south of Fort Leavenworth, the oldest active Army post west of the Mississippi, which was established in 1827 by Colonel Henry Leavenworth. Leavenworth’s main industry is prisons. It is the site of a large federal prison and several smaller prisons, including the military’s primary prison, the United States Disciplinary Barracks. Leavenworth is a conservative community with a diverse population. It is the county seat of Leavenworth County. It is home to University of Saint Mary (Kansas), operated by the Sisters of Charity.

Geography
Leavenworth is located at 39°18′30″ North, 94°55′22″ West (39.308248, -94.922740)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 60.9 km˛ (23.5 mi˛). 60.9 km˛ (23.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.09% water.

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Leawood : Kansas

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Leawood is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,656.

Geography
Leawood is located at 38°55′15″ North, 94°37′20″ West (38.920802, -94.622118)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.1 km˛ (15.1 mi˛). 39.1 km˛ (15.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.07% is water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 27,656 people, 9,841 households, and 8,118 families residing in the city. The population density is 708.1/km˛ (1,833.4/mi˛). There are 10,129 housing units at an average density of 259.3/km˛ (671.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.19% White, 1.46% African American, 0.14% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lebanon : Kansas

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Lebanon is a city located in Smith County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 303. The geographic center of the United States lies near the town. A monument has been erected at the site.

Geography
Lebanon is located at 39°48′38″ North, 98°33′22″ West (39.810492, -98.556061)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 303 people, 151 households, and 91 families residing in the city. The population density is 365.6/km˛ (955.5/mi˛). There are 204 housing units at an average density of 246.1/km˛ (643.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 99.01% White, 0.00% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lebo : Kansas

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Lebo is a city located in Coffey County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 961.

Geography
Lebo is located at 38°24′56″ North, 95°51′31″ West (38.415517, -95.858633)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 10.81% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 961 people, 371 households, and 271 families residing in the city. The population density is 374.8/km˛ (969.2/mi˛). There are 387 housing units at an average density of 150.9/km˛ (390.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.88% White, 0.00% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 2.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Lecompton : Kansas

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Lecompton is a city located in Douglas County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 608. Lecompton played a major historical role as the seat of the pro-slavery Kansas faction during Bleeding Kansas in the 1850s.

Historical Background
Lecompton was founded in 1854 and platted on a bluff on the south bank of the Kansas River. It was originally called “Bald Eagle", but then later changed to Lecompton in honor of Samuel D. Lecompte, the chief justice of the territorial supreme court. In 1855, the town became the permanent and only official capital of the Kansas Territory. President James Buchanan appointed a governor and officials to establish government offices in Lecompton, and construction began on an elegant capitol building.

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Lehigh : Kansas

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Lehigh is a city located in Marion County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 215.


Geography

Lehigh is located at 38°22′24″ North, 97°18′10″ West (38.373447, -97.302907)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 215 people, 77 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density is 276.7/km˛ (714.3/mi˛). There are 83 housing units at an average density of 106.8/km˛ (275.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.95% White, 0.00% African American, 4.65% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 1.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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