LeRoy, Kansas facts for kids
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LeRoy, Kansas
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Named for | Le Roy, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 543/sq mi (209.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66857
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-39650 |
| GNIS ID | 2395685 |
LeRoy is a small city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 451 people lived there.
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History of LeRoy
LeRoy was started in 1855. It was named after a city in Le Roy, Illinois. The first post office in LeRoy opened in 1856.
During the American Civil War, LeRoy had a military base from 1861 to 1864. This base helped protect the area from attacks during the war. In 1862, a special group of soldiers called the 1st Regiment, Indian Home Guard, was formed in LeRoy.
Geography and Climate
LeRoy covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is LeRoy's Climate Like?
The weather in LeRoy has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. LeRoy has a type of climate called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain all year.
People of LeRoy (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 222 | — | |
| 1870 | 410 | 84.7% | |
| 1880 | 545 | 32.9% | |
| 1890 | 893 | 63.9% | |
| 1900 | 772 | −13.5% | |
| 1910 | 861 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 815 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 788 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 751 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 695 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 601 | −13.5% | |
| 1970 | 551 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 701 | 27.2% | |
| 1990 | 568 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 593 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 561 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 451 | −19.6% | |
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LeRoy's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 451 people living in LeRoy. There were 211 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people in LeRoy (about 91%) were white.
About 19.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in LeRoy was 47.2 years.
LeRoy's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 561 people living in LeRoy. There were 230 households. About 97.9% of the people were White.
About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in LeRoy was 40.9 years.
Education in LeRoy
Students in LeRoy go to schools managed by LeRoy–Gridley USD 245. This school district is also known as Southern Coffey County USD 245. In 2003, the schools in LeRoy and Gridley joined together. Now, students attend Southern Coffey County Middle School and High School. The high school's mascot is the Titans.
Before this change, LeRoy had its own high school. Its mascot was the LeRoy Bluejays.
Notable Person from LeRoy
- Bill Otto was a State Representative for Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: LeRoy (Kansas) para niños
