Mapleton is a city in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.

[7] Mapleton was so named for a grove of maple trees near the original town site.

[9] The 2020 United States census counted 96 people, 48 households, and 32 families in Mapleton.

29.2% of households consisted of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 48 housing units at an average density of 98.0 per square mile (37.8/km2).

43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 1.02% Native American, and 1.02% from two or more races.

27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were no families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.2% of those over 64.

The community is served by Uniontown USD 235 public school district.