Lenora, Kansas

{{Infobox settlement

|name = Lenora, Kansas

|settlement_type = City

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|map_caption = Location within Norton County and Kansas

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|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Norton County (legend)

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|subdivision_name = United States

|subdivision_type1 = State

|subdivision_name1 = Kansas

|subdivision_type2 = County

|subdivision_name2 = Norton

|subdivision_type3 = Township

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|established_title = Founded

|established_date = 1873

|established_title1 = Platted

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|established_title2 = Incorporated

|established_date2 = 1887

|named_for = Lenora Hauser

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|leader_title = Mayor

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|area_total_sq_mi = 0.48

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|elevation_ft = 2267

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|population_as_of = 2020

|population_total = 207

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|postal_code_type = ZIP code

|postal_code = 67645

|area_code_type = Area code

|area_code = 785

|blank_name = FIPS code

|blank_info = 20-39400

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|blank1_info = 471118{{cite gnis2|471118|Lenora, Kansas}}

|website = {{URL|https://www.lenoraks.com/|lenoraks.com}}

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Lenora is a city in Norton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 207.{{cite web |title=Profile of Lenora, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2039400 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227111332/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2039400 |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |url-status=live}}

History

Lenora was founded in 1873.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2 | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_Qi9cXyTWt9EC/page/n128 138]}} It was named for Mrs. Lenora Hauser, a pioneer settler.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n361 254]}}{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n134 185]}}

The first post office in Lenora was established in June 1874.{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:NT |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=10 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009132811/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ANT |archivedate= 9 October 2013 }}

Geography

Lenora is located at {{coord|39|36|40|N|100|0|5|W|type:city}} (39.610975, -100.001391).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}

Demographics

{{US Census population

|align=left

|1880= 34

|1890= 231

|1900= 247

|1910= 454

|1920= 520

|1930= 519

|1940= 537

|1950= 511

|1960= 512

|1970= 439

|1980= 444

|1990= 329

|2000= 306

|2010= 250

|2020= 207

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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]

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=2020 census=

The 2020 United States census counted 207 people, 100 households, and 59 families in Lenora.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 429.5 per square mile (165.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 358.9 per square mile (138.6/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} The racial makeup was 93.72% (194) white or European American (92.75% 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, 0.48% (1) from other races, and 5.8% (12) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (6) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 100 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.0% were married couples living together; 23.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.7.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 18.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,459) and the median family income was $36,033 (+/- $7,925).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $26,667 (+/- $9,025) versus $30,500 (+/- $7,276) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,750 (+/- $5,071).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 24.7% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Lenora%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

=2010 census=

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 250 people, 126 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|490.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 182 housing units at an average density of {{convert|356.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 126 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 16.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

=2000 census=

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 306 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|633.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 196 housing units at an average density of {{convert|405.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.41% White, 0.98% African American, 0.33% Asian, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,426. About 2.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 22.6% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Norton USD 211 public school district.

Lenora schools were closed through school unification. The Lenora High School mascot was Lenora Wildcats."Lenoras Wildcats Look Super", The Salina Journal, 30 November 1980, p.96.

References

External links

[https://www.lenoraks.com/ City of Lenora]
[https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260828 Lenora - Directory of Public Officials]
[https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/lenora.PDF Lenora city map], KDOT

Category:Cities in Kansas

Category:Cities in Norton County, Kansas