Leonard, Minnesota facts for kids
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Leonard, Minnesota
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Location of Leonard, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clearwater |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Incorporated | June 12, 1922 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.463 sq mi (1.198 km2) |
| • Land | 0.463 sq mi (1.198 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
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(2022)
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45 |
| • Density | 88.55/sq mi (34.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56652
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-36494 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646604 |
| Sales tax | 6.875% |
Leonard is a small city located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 41 people.
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History of Leonard
The area where Leonard is now located first got a post office in 1899. This post office stayed open for many years until it closed in 1991. The city was named after Leonard French, who was the son of an early business owner in the area.
Leonard officially became a village on June 12, 1922. The very first head of the village council was Nels Strand. Other early leaders included David Payne, Carl Erickson, and Maurice Johnson, who served as trustees. C. O. (Oscar) Lundmark was the city clerk. August Stenlund and John Carlson were the first justices of the peace, and Henry Hagen and Ferd Isackson were the first constables.
Geography and Location
Leonard is a small city with a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
The city is located along State Highway 223 (MN 223). It is also connected by several county roads, including County Roads 2, 10, 14, and 23.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 109 | — | |
| 1940 | 111 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 88 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −20.5% | |
| 1970 | 54 | −22.9% | |
| 1980 | 50 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 26 | −48.0% | |
| 2000 | 29 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 41 | 41.4% | |
| 2020 | 41 | 0.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 45 | 9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, there were 41 people living in Leonard. These people lived in 19 different households, and 12 of these were families. The city's population density was about 93 people per square mile (36 people per square kilometer).
All of the residents counted in the 2010 census were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 19 households in 2010, about 31.6% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47.4%) were married couples living together. About 15.8% of households had a female head with no husband present.
About 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 15.8% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, each household had about 2.16 people, and families had about 2.83 people.
Age and Gender
In 2010, the average age of people in Leonard was 39.5 years old.
- About 24.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 34.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 19.5% of the population was 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 48.8% of the people in Leonard were male, and 51.2% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Leonard (Minnesota) para niños
