Lecompton
City in Douglas County, Kansas
Lecompton is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, with 588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perry, 2.3 miles N.
- 588residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 479 / sq mipopulation density
- 66050ZIP code
About Lecompton
Lecompton (pronounced ) is a city in Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 588. Lecompton, located on the Kansas River, was the de jure territorial capital of Kansas from 1855 to 1861, and the Douglas County seat from 1855 to 1858. Anti-slavery Lawrence became the de facto capital during the latter part of this period, when the county seat was moved there. This time period was known as Bleeding Kansas, due to the violence perpetrated by opposing pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the eastern part of the state. Lecompton was a hotbed of pro-slavery sentiment during the mid-1800s.
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Living in Lecompton
- Median household income
- $68,977
- Median home value
- $203,800
- Median rent
- $925/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Lecompton had 588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 479 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lecompton at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 588 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0403° N, 95.3938° W |
| ZIP code | 66050 |
| Official website | lecompton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2039150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lecompton
- Perry2.3 mi N
- Williamstown3.7 mi NE
- Lawrence8.9 mi SE
- Grantville9.4 mi W
- Tecumseh10.0 mi W
- Oskaloosa12.9 mi N
- Meriden13.9 mi NW
- Ozawkie14.0 mi N
- McLouth14.7 mi NE
- Topeka16.2 mi W
- Eudora17.3 mi SE
- Tonganoxie17.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lecompton
What county is Lecompton in?
Lecompton is in Douglas County, Kansas.
What is the population of Lecompton, KS?
588 people lived in Lecompton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lecompton, KS?
The ZIP code of Lecompton is 66050.
What is the elevation of Lecompton?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lecompton?
Perry (2.3 mi), Williamstown (3.7 mi), Lawrence (8.9 mi), Grantville (9.4 mi), Tecumseh (10.0 mi).
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