Leona, Kansas

Leona, Kansas
City
Location within Doniphan County and Kansas
KDOT map of Doniphan County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°47′10″N 95°19′17″W / 39.78611°N 95.32139°W / 39.78611; -95.32139[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Doniphan
Founded	1873
Platted	1873
Incorporated	1934
Named for	Leona Shock
Area [2]
• Total	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
• Land	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• Total	41
• Density	680/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	20-39475
GNIS ID	2395680[1]
Website	City website

Leona is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 41.^[3]

Leona was laid out in 1873.^[4][5] The city was named for Leona Shock, the first baby born there.^[6]

A post office was opened in Leona in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1986.^[7]

Leona is located along the Wolf River.^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²), all land.^[9]

Leona is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 41 people, 15 households, and 11 families in Leona.^[10][11] The population density was 650.8 per square mile (251.3/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 269.8 per square mile (104.2/km²).^[11][12] The racial makeup was 92.68% (38) white or European American (90.24% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 7.32% (3) from two or more races.^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.44% (1) of the population.^[14]

Of the 15 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 13.3% of households consisted of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[11] The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.9.^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 2.4% of the population.^[16]

34.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 43.9% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 64.0 males.^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 68.8 males.^[11]

As of the census^[17] of 2010, there were 48 people, 14 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 960.0 inhabitants per square mile (370.7/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 340.0 per square mile (131.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 4.2% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races.

There were 14 households, of which 57.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.64.

The median age in the city was 22 years. 39.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 12.5% were from 45 to 64; and 2.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.

As of the census^[18] of 2000, there were 88 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,355.6 inhabitants per square mile (523.4/km²). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 477.5 per square mile (184.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 5.68% Native American, 1.14% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.0% were married couples living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 10.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,143, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,211. There were 40.0% of families and 58.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 78.6% of under eighteens and 35.7% of those over 64.

The community is served by Doniphan West USD 111 public school district.

• City of Leona
• Leona - Directory of Public Officials
• Leona city map, KDOT