Leeton, Missouri facts for kids
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Leeton, Missouri
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Location of Leeton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 532 |
| • Density | 1,031.01/sq mi (397.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64761
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-41402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0720898 |
Leeton is a small city located in the southeastern part of Johnson County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 532 people lived there.
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History of Leeton
Leeton was officially planned and mapped out in 1895. It was named after J. J. Lee, who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Leeton since 1882, helping people send and receive mail for many years.
Geography of Leeton
Leeton is located at specific coordinates: 38.583655 degrees North and -93.695270 degrees West. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and western hemisphere.
The city covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Leeton's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 420 | — | |
| 1920 | 463 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 416 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 436 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 372 | −14.7% | |
| 1960 | 371 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 425 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 604 | 42.1% | |
| 1990 | 632 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 619 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 566 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 532 | −6.0% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 566 people living in Leeton. These people lived in 232 households, and 151 of these were families. The city had about 1109.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Leeton were White (96.5%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Leeton was 38.4 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. Slightly more than half of the population (54.1%) was male, and 45.9% was female.
Fun Things to Do
- Rock Island Spur Trailhead: This is a great place for outdoor activities like walking or biking.
Schools and Learning
The Leeton R-X School District manages the local schools. This includes one elementary school, one middle school, and Leeton High School.
Leeton also has a public library. It is part of the Trails Regional Library system, offering books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Leeton (Misuri) para niños
