Lucas, Kansas
Lucas: City in Russell County, Kansas
About
Lucas is a city located in the county of Russell in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 393 and a population density of 253 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 390 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1876.
Lucas, Kansas is a city in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 332.
Lucas has a population density of 58 people per square mile (23/km²), which is less than the state average of 73 people per square mile (28/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Lucas is 39 years old, which is about average for Kansas but more than the national median age of 37 years old. For every 100 females there are 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101 males.
The median income for a household in Lucas is $49,000 and the median income for a family is $51,000. Males have a median income of $41,250 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for Lucas is $18,082. About 4% of families and 4% of the population live below the poverty line in Lucas, while 16% of children under 18 are below the poverty line.
Quick Facts about Lucas
| Population : | 390 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Russell County |
| Postal code : | 67648 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 1.55 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 1,490 feet / 454 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1877 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:26:56 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 251 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lucas is located at 39°3'22"N 98°32'11"W (39.0561200, -98.5364600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lucas decreased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 393 | - | census |
| 2011 | 398 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 399 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 397 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 399 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 400 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 399 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 394 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 394 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 391 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 390 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,427 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,912 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,222 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,910 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,869 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 11,580 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 11,580 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $144,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,086 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $688 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 52 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,155 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,786 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,445 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,454,293 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 307,631 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,017 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,196 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,091 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 497 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,136 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 559,677 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,439 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,753 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 915 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,580 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,353 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 63.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 409.57 |
People born in Lucas (1)
American football player (1910-1991) Bill Volok was born in Lucas
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lucas , Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States with a population of 8,819 people.
- Lucas , Ohio village in Richland County, Ohio with a population of 585 people.
- Lucas , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 481 people.
- Lucas , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 207 people.
Other cities in Russell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Russell County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 336 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Luray | 182 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Dorrance | 180 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bunker Hill | 93 | Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Russell | 80 | City in the U. |
| Paradise | 48 | City in Kansas |
| Waldo | 29 | City in Kansas, USA |
