Leonard, Missouri facts for kids
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Leonard, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Leonard, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 177.02/sq mi (68.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63451
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-41546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735688 |
Leonard is a small village located in the northwest part of Shelby County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 57 people lived there, making it a very tiny community.
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History of Leonard
Leonard got its own post office way back in 1875. The village was named after a girl named Leonora Miller. Her father owned a mill nearby. It seems there was a mistake when her name was written down, and that's how "Leonora" became "Leonard." The spelling was never changed!
Where is Leonard Located?
Leonard is found along Missouri Route 151. It's about ten miles (or 16 kilometers) north-northeast of a town called Clarence. A stream called Black Creek flows right past the village.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2). This entire area is land, with no water.
People Living in Leonard
The number of people living in Leonard has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 231 | — | |
| 1930 | 198 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 143 | −27.8% | |
| 1950 | 165 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 142 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 107 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 109 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 90 | −17.4% | |
| 2000 | 66 | −26.7% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −6.6% | |
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Leonard's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 61 people living in Leonard. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 18 of these were families. The village had about 190.6 inhabitants per square mile (73.6/km2) people per square mile. There were 36 housing units in total.
All the people living in Leonard at that time were White.
- Households:
- 32.1% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 53.6% were married couples living together.
- 10.7% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 35.7% were not families.
- 35.7% of all homes had just one person living there.
- 28.6% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.
- Average Size: The average home had 2.18 people. The average family had 2.78 people.
The average age of people in the village was 41.8 years old.
- 24.6% of residents were under 18.
- 3.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 19.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 27.9% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 45.9% of the people were male, and 54.1% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Leonard (Misuri) para niños
