Leona, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°47′10″N 95°19′17″W / 39.78611°N 95.32139°W / 39.78611; -95.32139
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Leona, Kansas
Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°47′10″N 95°19′17″W / 39.78611°N 95.32139°W / 39.78611; -95.32139[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDoniphan
Founded1873
Platted1873
Incorporated1934
Named forLeona Shock
Area
 • Total0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Land0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population
 • Total41
 • Density680/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code20-39475
GNIS ID2395680[1]
WebsiteCity website

Leona is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 41.[3]

History[edit]

Leona was laid out in 1873.[4][5] The city was named for Leona Shock, the first baby born there.[6]

A post office was opened in Leona in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1986.[7]

Geography[edit]

Leona is located along the Wolf River.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880135
189017126.7%
1940164
1950130−20.7%
1960110−15.4%
197072−34.5%
1980731.4%
199039−46.6%
200088125.6%
201048−45.5%
202041−14.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Leona is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census[edit]

The 2020 United States census counted 41 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Leona.[10][11] The population density was 650.8 per square mile (251.3/km2). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 269.8 per square mile (104.2/km2).[11][12] The racial makeup was 92.68% (38) white or European American (90.24% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.32% (3) from two or more races.[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (1) of the population.[14]

Of the 15 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 13.3% of households consisted of individuals and 6.7% 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 2.9.[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.4% of the population.[16]

34.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 43.9% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 64.0 males.[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 68.8 males.[11]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 48 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 960.0 inhabitants per square mile (370.7/km2). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 4.2% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races.

There were 14 households, of which 57.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.64.

The median age in the city was 22 years. 39.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 12.5% were from 45 to 64; and 2.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 88 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,355.6 inhabitants per square mile (523.4/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 477.5 per square mile (184.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 5.68% Native American, 1.14% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.0% were married couples living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 10.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,143, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,211. There were 40.0% of families and 58.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 78.6% of under eighteens and 35.7% of those over 64.

Education[edit]

The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leona, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Leona, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  4. ^ History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 492.
  5. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 138.
  6. ^ Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 109. ISBN 978-0-9744358-8-6.
  7. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  8. ^ DeLorme (2003), Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer, p. 26, Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-342-7
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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