Mount Leonard, Missouri facts for kids
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Mount Leonard, Missouri
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Location of Mount Leonard, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 625.00/sq mi (241.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-50510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396790 |
Mount Leonard is a small town located in Saline County, Missouri, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 65 people live in Mount Leonard.
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History of Mount Leonard
Mount Leonard was officially planned and laid out in 1877. The town was named after Abiel Leonard, who owned the land where the town was built.
A post office opened in Mount Leonard in 1878. It served the community for many years. The post office stayed open until 1957.
Geography and Location
Mount Leonard is a very small town in terms of its size. It covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Mount Leonard has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 28 | — | |
| 1890 | 106 | 278.6% | |
| 1900 | 132 | 24.5% | |
| 1910 | 146 | 10.6% | |
| 1920 | 174 | 19.2% | |
| 1930 | 169 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 150 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 142 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 147 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 139 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 131 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −26.7% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 87 | −29.3% | |
| 2020 | 65 | −25.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 87 people living in Mount Leonard. These people lived in 30 different homes, and 24 of these were families. The town had about 870 people per square mile.
There were 33 housing units in the town. This means there were 33 places where people could live.
Most of the people in Mount Leonard were White (83.9%). A small number were African American (1.1%) or Asian (1.1%). About 13.8% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 30 homes, 43.3% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household (13.3%) or a male head of household (6.7%) without a spouse. About 20% of homes were not families.
The average home had 2.90 people. The average family had 3.29 people.
Age Groups
The average age of people in Mount Leonard was 38.3 years. About 34.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Only 3.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
About 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 12.6% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%) in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Leonard (Misuri) para niños
