Leona, Kansas facts for kids
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Leona, Kansas
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Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1934 |
| Named for | Leona Shock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 680/sq mi (256/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 20-39475 |
| GNIS ID | 2395680 |
Leona is a small city located in Doniphan County, Kansas, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, only 41 people lived there.
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History of Leona
Leona was first planned and settled in 1873. The city got its name from Leona Shock. She was the very first baby born in the new settlement.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Leona in 1873. It stayed open for many years until it closed down in 1986.
Geography of Leona
Leona is situated right next to the Wolf River.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.05 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1890 | 171 | 26.7% | |
| 1940 | 164 | — | |
| 1950 | 130 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 110 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 72 | −34.5% | |
| 1980 | 73 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 39 | −46.6% | |
| 2000 | 88 | 125.6% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −45.5% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −14.6% | |
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Leona is part of the larger St. Joseph, Missouri–Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the economic and social life of the nearby city of St. Joseph.
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 41 people living in Leona. There were 15 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 11 were families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.6. The average family size was about 2.9 people.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 48 people living in Leona. There were 14 households and 11 families in the city.
The average household had about 3.43 people. The average family had about 3.64 people.
Education
Students in Leona attend schools in the Doniphan West USD 111 public school district. This district serves the community's educational needs.
See also
In Spanish: Leona (Kansas) para niños
