Liebenthal, Kansas facts for kids
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Liebenthal, Kansas
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Location within Rush County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Named for | Liebenthal, Russia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 840/sq mi (317/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67553
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-40400 |
| GNIS ID | 475388 |
Liebenthal is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 92. It is located 8 miles north of La Crosse.
History
Liebenthal was founded in 1876 by a colony of Volga Germans, many of whom came from (Groß)Liebenthal, Russia.
Geography
Liebenthal is located at 38°39′18″N 99°19′14″W / 38.65500°N 99.32056°W (38.654948, -99.320625). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Liebenthal has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 265 | — | |
| 1950 | 211 | −20.4% | |
| 1960 | 191 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 169 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 163 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 112 | −31.3% | |
| 2000 | 111 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 92 | −10.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 792.3 inhabitants per square mile (305.9/km2). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 461.5 per square mile (178.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races.
There were 47 households, of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.
Education
The community is served by La Crosse USD 395 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Liebenthal (Kansas) para niños
