Larned, Kansas

Larned, Kansas
Larned is a city in and the county seat of Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,769.
History
Larned was laid out in 1873. The first post office was established at Larned in 1872.
The city drew its name from nearby Fort Larned, which operated from 1859 to 1878 and was named for Colonel Benjamin F. Larned, U.S. Army Paymaster from July 1854 to his death September 6, 1862.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, 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 Köppen Climate Classification system, Larned has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,054 people, 1,824 households, and 1,027 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,130 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.
There were 1,824 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.7% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,236 people, 1,826 households, and 1,113 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,079 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.91% White, 3.75% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 1.77% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.38% of the population.
There were 1,826 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,895, and the median income for a family was $46,776. Males had a median income of $27,138 versus $20,927 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,936. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The community is served by Fort Larned USD 495 public school district.
Media
The local newspaper is Larned Tiller & Toiler.
Economy
USD 495, local school district
Larned State Hospital, west of Larned
Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, west of Larned
Area attractions
Santa Fe Trail Center, 1349 K-156 Hwy, museum devoted to the history of the Santa Fe Trail.
Fort Larned National Historic Site, located approximately west of the city of Larned.
Notable people
Belle Jennings Benchley, "the Zoo lady", former director of the San Diego Zoo
Gene Keady, current Big Ten sportscaster, former head coach for the Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball team
Hal Patterson, former professional football player and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Glee S. Smith, Jr., former Kansas state legislator and lawyer
Ralph Terry, retired New York Yankees pitcher, 2× All-Star (1961, 1962), 2× World Series champion (1961, 1962), World Series MVP (1962), AL wins leader (1962), former professional golfer in retirement
Mitch Webster, retired Major League Baseball outfielder
John Zook, former football player, all-state, all Big 8 (University of Kansas), and all-pro NFL player
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Pawnee County
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Patterson House
Santa Fe Trail
References
Further reading
External links
City
City of Larned
Larned - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
USD 495, local school district
Historical
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Santa Fe Trail Center
Historic Passenger Rail service in Pawnee County
Postcards from Larned
Historic Images of Larned, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library.
Maps
Larned city map, KDOT
Kansas populated places on the Arkansas River
Cities in Kansas
County seats in Kansas
Cities in Pawnee County, Kansas