Leon, Kansas facts for kids
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Leon, Kansas
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City Hall, Elks Rebekah Hall, Bank (2022)
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Location within Butler County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Little Walnut |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Named for | Leon, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 669 |
| • Density | 929/sq mi (357.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67074
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-39450 |
| GNIS ID | 2395679 |
Leon is a small city located in Butler County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 669 people lived in Leon. It's a friendly community in the heart of Kansas.
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History of Leon
Leon was started in 1879. It got its name from another town called Leon, which is in Iowa. That town was named after a famous "Fighting Doctor" named David Camden de Leon.
The very first building in Leon was a blacksmith shop. It was built in 1879 by H. Belton. Just a few years later, in 1882, Leon officially became a city.
Geography of Leon
Leon is located in the state of Kansas. It covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (which is about 1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
The city is part of Little Walnut Township, Butler County, Kansas. It is the main city in this township.
People of Leon
The number of people living in Leon has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 113 | — | |
| 1890 | 456 | 303.5% | |
| 1900 | 527 | 15.6% | |
| 1910 | 494 | −6.3% | |
| 1920 | 427 | −13.6% | |
| 1930 | 587 | 37.5% | |
| 1940 | 573 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 518 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 541 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 510 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 667 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 707 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 645 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 704 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 669 | −5.0% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 669 people living in Leon. There were 264 households and 188 families. Most of the people living in Leon were white. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 36% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.2 people.
Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 704 people in Leon. The city had 264 households. Most of the people were white. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38% of households had children under 18. The average household size was about 2.67 people. The median age in the city was 34.6 years old.
Education in Leon
Students in Leon attend schools in the Bluestem USD 205 public school district. The mascot for Bluestem High School is the Lions.
Before the school districts combined, Leon High School also had the Lions as their mascot. The Leon Lions won several state championships in sports:
- 1948 Boys Track & Field - Class B
- 1949 Boys Track & Field - Class B
- 1965 Boys Cross Country - Class B
- 2017 KSHSAA Class 2A-1A State Champions Baseball
See also
In Spanish: Leon (Kansas) para niños
