Leoti, Kansas facts for kids
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Leoti, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Aerial view of Leoti (2023)
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Location within Wichita County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wichita |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,301 ft (1,006 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,475 |
| • Density | 1,117/sq mi (432.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67861
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-39550 |
| GNIS ID | 2395684 |
Leoti (pronounced lee-OH-tuh) is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Wichita County. In 2020, about 1,475 people lived there.
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History of Leoti
Leoti was started in 1885 by a group of men from Garden City. Just two years later, in 1887, it was part of a big conflict. This was called a "county seat fight." Towns would compete to be the main city of a county.
On February 27, 1887, people from Leoti went to a nearby town called Coronado. This led to a fight where some people were hurt or died. Another small town, Farmer City, hoped to become the county seat. This would have stopped the fighting. But Leoti eventually won the right to be the county seat. Today, Coronado and Farmer City are mostly farmland.
The name Leoti has a few possible stories. Some say it's an old Native American word for "prairie flower." Others believe it was named after a settler named Leoti Kibbee. A third idea is that it was named for Leoti Gray, whose father helped start the town.
Geography and Climate
Leoti is a city made entirely of land. It covers about 1.31 square miles (3.41 square kilometers).
Climate in Leoti
Leoti has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 341 | — | |
| 1900 | 151 | −55.7% | |
| 1910 | 288 | 90.7% | |
| 1920 | 392 | 36.1% | |
| 1930 | 618 | 57.7% | |
| 1940 | 816 | 32.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,250 | 53.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,401 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,916 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,869 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,738 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,598 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,534 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,475 | −3.8% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, Leoti had 1,475 people living in 589 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were 375 families.
Most people (about 64%) were white. About 17% were from other races, and 17% were from two or more races. About 40% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 34% of households had children under 18. Almost half (49%) were married couples. About 30% of households were people living alone.
The average age in Leoti was 36.9 years. About 27% of the population was under 18. About 20% were 65 or older.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Leoti had 1,534 people. There were 607 households. The city had about 1,171 people per square mile.
Most people (about 86%) were white. About 11% were from other races. About 32% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of households had children under 18. More than half (55%) were married couples. About 28% of households were people living alone.
The average age in the city was 37.4 years. About 29% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older.
Education
Students in Leoti go to schools in the Leoti–Wichita County USD 467 public school district. The high school team mascot is the Wichita County Indians. Before schools joined together, Leoti High School also used the Indians mascot.
Famous People from Leoti
- Marion Charles Bonner – a scientist who studied old fossils.
- Ben Diggins – a baseball player.
- Steve Tasker – a retired football player and sports reporter.
See also
In Spanish: Leoti para niños
