Leonard, Michigan facts for kids
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Leonard, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Leonard | |
Location within Oakland County
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 Leonard, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Township | Addison |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Village | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
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| • Village | 377 |
| • Density | 379.66/sq mi (146.54/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48367
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-46940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0630315 |
Leonard is a small village located in Addison Township, which is part of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 403 people lived here.
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History of Leonard Village
The village of Leonard got its name from Leonard Rowland. A post office opened in Leonard in 1884, helping people send and receive mail. The village officially became a recognized community in 1889.
Geography of Leonard
Leonard is located in Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.96 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Leonard?
This section shares information about the people living in Leonard.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Leonard has changed over many years. Here's how many people lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 276 | — | |
| 1900 | 335 | 21.4% | |
| 1910 | 313 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 264 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 280 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 276 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 391 | 41.7% | |
| 1960 | 359 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 378 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 423 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 357 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 332 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 403 | 21.4% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −6.5% | |
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Leonard's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Leonard had 403 people living in 153 households. Most of these households (114) were families. The village had about 419.8 people per square mile.
Most people in Leonard were White (97.5%). A small number of people were African American (0.2%), Native American (1.0%), or from other races. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of 153 households, about 35.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.4%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (7.8%) or a father (5.2%). About 21.6% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Leonard was 39.9 years old.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more males (51.9%) lived in the village than females (48.1%).
Education in Leonard
Students in Leonard attend schools that are part of Oxford Community Schools. The high school for students living in Leonard is Oxford High School.
See also
In Spanish: Leonard (Míchigan) para niños
