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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
(2020)
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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 city in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 41 at the 2020 census.
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History
A post office called Leonard was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991. The city was named for Leonard French, the son of a pioneer merchant.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.463 square miles (1.20 km2), all land.
Leonard is along State Highway 223 (MN 223) and County Roads 2, 10, 14, and 23.
Demographics
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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% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 41 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 93.2 inhabitants per square mile (36.0/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 47.7 per square mile (18.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 19 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.1% were from 25 to 44; 14.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
History
Leonard was incorporated as a village in 1922. The first head of the village council was Nels Strand and the trustees were David Payne, Carl Erickson, and Maurice Johnson. C. O. (Oscar) Lundmark was the city clerk. August Stenlund and John Carlson were justices of the peace and Henry Hagen and Ferd Isackson were the first constables.
See also
In Spanish: Leonard (Minnesota) para niños
