Lenora, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lenora, Kansas
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Location within Norton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Lenora Hauser |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 431/sq mi (165.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67645
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-39400 |
| GNIS ID | 471118 |
Lenora is a small city in Norton County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the central part of the country. In 2020, about 207 people lived in Lenora.
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History of Lenora
Lenora was started in 1873. It got its name from Mrs. Lenora Hauser, who was an early settler in the area.
The first post office in Lenora opened in June 1874. This helped people send and receive mail.
Where is Lenora Located?
Lenora is located at 39 degrees, 36 minutes, 40 seconds North and 100 degrees, 0 minutes, 5 seconds West. This is a way to describe its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Lenora?
The population of Lenora has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 34 | — | |
| 1890 | 231 | 579.4% | |
| 1900 | 247 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 454 | 83.8% | |
| 1920 | 520 | 14.5% | |
| 1930 | 519 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 537 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 511 | −4.8% | |
| 1960 | 512 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 439 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 444 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 329 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 306 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 250 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −17.2% | |
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Lenora's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 207 people living in Lenora. There were 100 households and 59 families. Most of the people, about 93.7%, were white.
About 24% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 43%, were married couples living together. About 39% of households were people living alone. The average age in Lenora was about 53.8 years old.
Lenora's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 250 people lived in Lenora. There were 126 households. The population density was about 490 people per square mile.
About 98% of the people were white. About 18.3% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 50.8 years. About 28% of the people were 65 years or older.
Schools in Lenora
The public schools in Lenora are part of the Norton USD 211 school district.
In the past, Lenora had its own schools. These schools were closed when the school districts combined. The high school's sports teams were called the Lenora Wildcats.
See also
In Spanish: Lenora (Kansas) para niños
