Leonard, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leonard, Texas
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"Biggest little town in Northeast Texas"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
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| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
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| • Total | 1,987 |
| • Density | 867.7/sq mi (334.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75452
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-42352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410822 |
Leonard is a city located in Fannin County, Texas, United States. It's often called the "Biggest little town in Northeast Texas." In 2020, about 1,987 people lived in Leonard.
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Where is Leonard Located?
Leonard is in the southwestern part of Fannin County. A major road, U.S. Route 69, runs along the northern and eastern edges of the city. This road can take you northwest about 34 miles (55 km) to Denison or southeast about 20 miles (32 km) to Greenville.
Another important road, Texas State Highway 78, goes northeast about 16 miles (26 km) to Bonham, which is the main city in Fannin County. If you head southwest on Highway 78, you'll reach Farmersville in about 24 miles (39 km). The big city of Dallas is about 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Leonard using Highway 78.
The city of Leonard covers a total area of about 2.29 square miles (5.95 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What's the Climate Like?
Leonard has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Leonard?
The number of people living in Leonard has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
- 1890: 392 people
- 1900: 750 people
- 1910: 990 people
- 1920: 1,383 people
- 1930: 1,131 people
- 1940: 1,331 people
- 1950: 1,211 people
- 1960: 1,117 people
- 1970: 1,423 people
- 1980: 1,421 people
- 1990: 1,744 people
- 2000: 1,846 people
- 2010: 1,990 people
- 2020: 1,987 people
Leonard's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,987 people living in Leonard. These people made up 858 households, and 624 of those were families.
The population of Leonard in 2020 included people from many different backgrounds:
- Most residents (about 73%) were White.
- About 3.3% were Black or African American.
- About 1% were Native American or Alaska Native.
- A small number (less than 1%) were Asian or Pacific Islander.
- About 6.9% of residents identified as Mixed/Multi-Racial.
- About 14.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Leonard
Students in Leonard attend schools that are part of the Leonard Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing public education to the city's children.
Notable People from Leonard
Some well-known people have come from Leonard, Texas:
- Polly McLarry: A baseball player.
- Jules V. Sikes: An athlete and coach at Texas A&M University.
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Downtown Leonard
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Downtown Leonard
See also
In Spanish: Leonard (Texas) para niños
