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Today 211 people live in this town, first settled in 1888.
Luray Township’s median age is 63.4 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 150 in Kansas we compare has a lower median rent than Luray Township. The biggest park or preserve is Wilson Recreation Area, at 3,090 acres. Luray Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 341 in 1910, a peak of 475 in 1920, 166 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1896 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Luray Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Luray Township.
Luray Township: 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
42% women, 58% men
About 138 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.8 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Luray Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.3% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.5% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.4% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.2% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.4% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 32.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.2% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.9% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.7% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.8% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
The typical journey to work in Luray Township is 15 minutes. Among 152 Kansas towns, just 7 have a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Luray Township. Half commute less than 36 miles. The top destinations are Russell (19%), Hays (13%) and Lucas (7%).
| Luray Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
For Luray Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 71 of 100. 29% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 16%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical July afternoon high for Luray Township comes to 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Luray Township, 40% have obesity. Only one of the 151 Kansas towns we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Luray Township. Against the Kansas average, Luray Township comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 10.
| Luray Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Luray Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 2.4 miles.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilson Recreation Area | — | 3,090 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Luray Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Luray Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Luray Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in the United States
Luray is a city in Russell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 166.
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Luray Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.