Leroy, Texas facts for kids
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Leroy, Texas
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Location of Leroy, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 187.3/sq mi (72.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76654
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-42400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410823 |
Leroy is a small city located in McLennan County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 354 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waco area.
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Where is Leroy?
Leroy covers a small area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Leroy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 253 | — | |
| 1990 | 292 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 335 | 14.7% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 354 | 5.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 335 people living in Leroy. These people made up 121 households and 86 families. The city had about 176 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Leroy were White (93.13%). A smaller number were African American (4.48%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.09% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 121 households, almost 29% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.8%) were married couples. About 25% of all households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (12.4%) were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
Age Groups
The population of Leroy was spread out across different age groups:
- 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.7% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Leroy was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 105.5 males.
Income in Leroy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Leroy was $40,500 per year. For families, the average income was $45,875. Men earned about $30,625 per year, while women earned about $21,058. The average income per person in the city was $16,970.
About 6.3% of the people in Leroy lived below the poverty line. This included 28.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Education in Leroy
Students in Leroy attend schools that are part of the West Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Leroy (Texas) para niños
