Ludell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 41.[2] It is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Atwood.

Ludell, Kansas
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Ludell is located in Kansas
Ludell
Ludell
Ludell is located in the United States
Ludell
Ludell
Coordinates: 39°51′20″N 100°57′36″W / 39.85556°N 100.96000°W / 39.85556; -100.96000[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRawlins
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Population
 • Total41
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67744
Area code785
FIPS code20-43175[1]
GNIS ID470997[1]

History

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Ludell has a post office with ZIP code 67744.[3] The first post office in Ludell was established in 1876. From the years 1876 until 1881, the post office was called either Danube, Kelso, or Prag for some time.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
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202041
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 41 people, 15 households, and 9 families in Ludell.[5][6] The population density was 108.8 per square mile (42.0/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile (31.7/km2).[6][7] The racial makeup was 92.68% (38) white or European American (92.68% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.44% (1) from other races, and 4.88% (2) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (1) of the population.[9]

Of the 15 households, 20.0% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 40.0% of households consisted of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.1.[10]

34.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.8 males.[6] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.0 males.[6]

Education

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The community is served by Rawlins County USD 105 public school district.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Ludell, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Ludell, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

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