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Leonardville, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°21′51″N 96°51′35″W / 39.36417°N 96.85972°W / 39.36417; -96.85972
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Leonardville, Kansas
City
Location within Riley County and Kansas
Location within Riley County and Kansas
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°21′51″N 96°51′35″W / 39.36417°N 96.85972°W / 39.36417; -96.85972[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyRiley
Founded1881
Incorporated1885
Area
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 • Total
0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
432
 • Density1,500/sq mi (570/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66449
Area code785
FIPS code20-39500
GNIS ID2395682[1]
WebsiteCity Website

Leonardville is a city in Riley County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 432.[3]

History

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Leonardville was established in 1881.[4] It was named for Leonard T. Smith, a railroad official.[5][6][7] A post office has been in operation at Leonardville since 1882.[8]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all of it land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890410—
1900335−18.3%
191037612.2%
1920325−13.6%
193039220.6%
1940342−12.8%
1950320−6.4%
196037818.1%
19704129.0%
19804376.1%
1990374−14.4%
20003986.4%
201044912.8%
2020432−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Leonardville is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 432 people, 161 households, and 101 families in Leonardville.[10][11] The population density was 1,479.5 per square mile (571.2/km2). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 643.8 per square mile (248.6/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 91.2% (394) white or European American (88.43% non-Hispanic white), 0.93% (4) black or African-American, 0.23% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.23% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.39% (6) from other races, and 6.02% (26) from two or more races.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.63% (20) of the population.[14]

Of the 161 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.9% were married couples living together; 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.1% of households consisted of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.5.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 17.4% of the population.[16]

18.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.0 males.[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,875 (with a margin of error of /- $16,750) and the median family income was $72,614 ( /- $12,318).[17] Males had a median income of $43,750 ( /- $19,232) versus $20,391 ( /- $9,954) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,881 ( /- $2,880).[18] Approximately, 2.1% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those ages 65 or over.[19][20]

2010 census

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As of the census[21] of 2010, there were 449 people, 169 households, and 112 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,603.6 inhabitants per square mile (619.2/km2). There were 195 housing units at an average density of 696.4 per square mile (268.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 169 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[22] of 2000, there were 398 people, 167 households, and 114 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,545.7 inhabitants per square mile (596.8/km2). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 769.0 per square mile (296.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 167 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,327. About 4.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The community is served by Riley County USD 378 public school district.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leonardville, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Leonardville, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 275.
  5. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 80. ISBN 9780974435886.
  6. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 139.
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 185.
  8. ^ "Riley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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