Demographics & People — Longton, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 286 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 51.0 |
| Total Households | 123 |
| Family Households | 87 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 251 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 100 |
| Irish | 72 |
| German | 70 |
| English | 56 |
| Other groups | 36 |
| American | 31 |
| Scotch-Irish | 31 |
| Russian | 14 |
| European | 11 |
| French (except Basque) | 7 |
Language
| English Only | 272 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 272 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 45 |
| Population 18+ | 266 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Longton, Kansas.