Earlton is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States.

[4] A post office was opened in Earlton (at first called Earleton) in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all of it land.

[6] The 2020 United States census counted 60 people, 24 households, and 22 families in Earlton.

8.3% of households consisted of individuals and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 1.8% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races.

21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were no families and 7.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

The community is served by Chanute USD 413 public school district.