| 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]
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]
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]
Leona is part of the St. Joseph, MO - KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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.
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.
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.
The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.