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Leonardville, Kansas
Location within Riley County and Kansas
Location within Riley County and Kansas
KDOT map of Riley County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Riley
Founded 1881
Incorporated 1885
Area
 • Total 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Land 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 432
 • Density 1,490/sq mi (568/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66449
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-39500
GNIS ID 2395682

Leonardville is a small city located in Riley County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a friendly community that is part of the larger Manhattan, Kansas metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, about 432 people lived there.

History of Leonardville

Leonardville was founded in 1881. It was named after Leonard T. Smith, who was an important official for the railroad at that time. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been operating in Leonardville since 1882. This means people have been sending letters and packages from Leonardville for a very long time!

Geography and Location

Leonardville is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population and People

Leonardville is home to a diverse group of people. The city is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to a larger group of cities and towns.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Leonardville has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 410
1900 335 −18.3%
1910 376 12.2%
1920 325 −13.6%
1930 392 20.6%
1940 342 −12.8%
1950 320 −6.4%
1960 378 18.1%
1970 412 9.0%
1980 437 6.1%
1990 374 −14.4%
2000 398 6.4%
2010 449 12.8%
2020 432 −3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Leonardville? (2020 Census)

In 2020, there were 432 people living in Leonardville. There were 161 households and 101 families. Most people living in Leonardville, about 91.2%, identified as white or European American. A smaller number of people identified as black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 4.63% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households had children under 18 (32.9%). About half of the households (50.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.6 people. The median age in the city was 48.0 years old. This means half the people were younger than 48, and half were older.

Education in Leonardville

The students in Leonardville are served by the Riley County USD 378 public school district. This district provides education for children from kindergarten through high school.

Notable People from Leonardville

Some interesting people have come from Leonardville:

  • Quentin Breese (1918–1962), a professional boxer.
  • Albin Longren (1882–1950), a pioneer in aviation, meaning he was one of the first people to work with airplanes.
  • Jordy Nelson (born 1985), a famous former American football player who played for the Green Bay Packers.

See also

In Spanish: Leonardville para niños

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