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Lenora, Kansas
Location within Norton County and Kansas
Location within Norton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 207
 • Density 431/sq mi (165.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67645
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.

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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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