Levant, Kansas

Levant, Kansas
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Levant is located in Kansas
Levant
Levant
Levant is located in the United States
Levant
Levant
Coordinates: 39°23′08″N 101°11′42″W / 39.38556°N 101.19500°W / 39.38556; -101.19500[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyThomas
Elevation3,311 ft (1,009 m)
Population
 • Total68
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67743
Area code785
FIPS code20-39700[1]
GNIS ID471192[1]

Levant is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thomas County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 68.[2] It is located approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.

History[edit]

Levant has a post office with ZIP code 67743.[3] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[4]

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202068
U.S. Decennial Census

The 2020 United States census counted 68 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Levant.[6][7] The population density was 67.4 per square mile (26.0/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 31.7 per square mile (12.2/km2).[7][8] The racial makeup was 91.18% (62) white or European American (91.18% non-Hispanic white), 1.47% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.94% (2) from other races, and 4.41% (3) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.47% (1) of the population.[10]

Of the 22 households, 9.1% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[12]

27.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.0 males.[7]

Education[edit]

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.[13]

Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Levant, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Levant, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
  6. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  14. ^ "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 8, 2017.

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