Leonardville, Kansas

Leonardville, Kansas
City

Location of Leonardville, Kansas
Coordinates: 39°21′48″N 96°51′34″W / 39.36333°N 96.85944°WCoordinates: 39°21′48″N 96°51′34″W / 39.36333°N 96.85944°W
Country United States
State Kansas
County Riley
Area[1]
 • Total 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
 • Land 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,388 ft (423 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 449
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 462
 • Density 1,603.6/sq mi (619.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66449
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-39500[4]
GNIS feature ID 0476201[5]

Leonardville is a city in Riley County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 449.[6] It is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Leonardville was established in 1881.[7] It was named for Leonard Smith, a railroad official.[8][9]

Geography

Leonardville is located at 39°21′48″N 96°51′34″W / 39.36333°N 96.85944°W (39.363273, -96.859571).[10] 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.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990374—
20003986.4%
201044912.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] 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

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 398 people, 167 households, and 114 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,545.7 people per square mile (591.0/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 769.0 per square mile (294.0/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.

Notable people

Quentin Breese, boxer.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  7. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 275.
  8. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 80.
  9. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 139.
  10. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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