Leona, Kansas Explained

Leona, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Doniphan Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Coordinates:39.7861°N -95.3214°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Doniphan
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1873
Established Title1:Platted
Established Date1:1873
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1934
Named For:Leona Shock
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.06
Area Land Sq Mi:0.06
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.16
Area Land Km2:0.16
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:942
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:41
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Area Code Type:Area code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-39475
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2395680

Leona is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 41.[2]

History

Leona was laid out in 1873.[3] [4] The city was named for Leona Shock, the first baby born there.[5]

A post office was opened in Leona in May, 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in February, 1986.[6]

Geography

Leona is located along the Wolf River.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05sqmi, all land.[8]

Demographics

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

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 41 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Leona.[9] The population density was 650.8 per square mile (251.3/km). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 269.8 per square mile (104.2/km).[10] [11] 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.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (1) of the population.[13]

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. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.9.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.4% of the population.[15]

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 68.8 males.

2010 census

As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 48 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 960PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 340/sqmi. 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

As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 88 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 1355.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 31 housing units at an average density of 477.5sp=usNaNsp=us. 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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Leona, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . July 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220702223423/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2039475 . July 2, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. 1883. A. T. Andreas. 492.
  4. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 138.
  5. Book: Exploring Kansas Highways: Trip Trivia. 2007. Exploring America's Highway. 978-0-9744358-8-6. 109.
  6. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . Kansas Historical Society . 8 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009130242/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ADP . 9 October 2013 .
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  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-01-25 .
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-16 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  17. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.