Greenleaf, Kansas facts for kids
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Greenleaf, Kansas
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Location within Washington County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | A.W. Greenleaf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 350 |
| • Density | 778/sq mi (297/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66943
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-28625 |
| GNIS ID | 2394991 |
Greenleaf is a small city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 350 people.
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History of Greenleaf
Greenleaf was started in 1876. It officially became a city in 1880. The city was named after A. W. Greenleaf. He was the treasurer for a railroad company called the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. Before Greenleaf, there was a post office in a place called Round Grove. This post office moved to Greenleaf when the railroad was built in the new town.
In 1966, the Greenleaf school building was badly damaged by a fire.
A strong tornado hit Greenleaf on September 25, 1973. This tornado destroyed 42 homes and 26 businesses. Sadly, two children also lost their lives during the storm.
Geography of Greenleaf
Greenleaf is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Greenleaf Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 316 | — | |
| 1890 | 916 | 189.9% | |
| 1900 | 854 | −6.8% | |
| 1910 | 781 | −8.5% | |
| 1920 | 778 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 660 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 739 | 12.0% | |
| 1950 | 614 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 562 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 448 | −20.3% | |
| 1980 | 462 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 353 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 357 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 331 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 350 | 5.7% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 350 people living in Greenleaf. There were 142 households and 91 families. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40 years.
2010 Census Information
In the 2010 United States census, Greenleaf had 331 people. There were 171 households. The average age of people in the city was 46.5 years. About 18.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 24.2% were 65 years or older.
Education in Greenleaf
The public schools in Greenleaf are part of the Washington County USD 108 school district. This district was created in 2006. It combined two older school districts. The high school in this district is called Washington County High School. Its sports teams are known as the Tigers.
The old Greenleaf High School used to have a mascot called the Greenleaf Trojans.
See also
In Spanish: Greenleaf (Kansas) para niños
