Leon, Kansas

{{Infobox settlement

|name = Leon, Kansas

|settlement_type = City

|image_skyline = Leon, Kansas, United States City Hall, bank, more, Jun 15, 2022 09-07-37 AM.jpeg

|image_caption = City Hall, Elks Rebekah Hall, Bank (2022)

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|image_map = Butler_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Leon_Highlighted.svg

|map_caption = Location within Butler County and Kansas

|image_map1 = Map of Butler Co, Ks, USA.png

|map_caption1 = KDOT map of Butler County (legend)

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|subdivision_type = Country

|subdivision_name = United States

|subdivision_type1 = State

|subdivision_name1 = Kansas

|subdivision_type2 = County

|subdivision_name2 = Butler

|subdivision_type3 = Township

|subdivision_name3 = Little Walnut

|established_title = Founded

|established_date = 1879

|established_title1 = Platted

|established_date1 =

|established_title2 = Incorporated

|established_date2 = 1882

|named_for = Leon, Iowa

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|leader_title = Mayor

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|area_footnotes = {{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_20.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2020}}

|area_total_sq_mi = 0.72

|area_land_sq_mi = 0.72

|area_water_sq_mi = 0.00

|area_total_km2 = 1.87

|area_land_km2 = 1.87

|area_water_km2 = 0.00

|unit_pref = Imperial

|elevation_footnotes =

|elevation_ft = 1348

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|population_as_of = 2020

|population_total = 669

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|timezone = CST

|utc_offset = -6

|timezone_DST = CDT

|utc_offset_DST = -5

|postal_code_type = ZIP code

|postal_code = 67074

|area_code_type = Area code

|area_code = 316

|blank_name = FIPS code

|blank_info = 20-39450

|blank1_name = GNIS ID

|blank1_info = 2395679{{GNIS|2395679}}

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

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Leon is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 669.{{cite web |title=Profile of Leon, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2039450 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113015408/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2039450 |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |url-status=live}}

History

Leon was founded in 1879.{{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/n259 152]}} It was named after Leon, Iowa,{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4800 | title=Profile for Leon, Kansas | publisher=ePodunk | accessdate=5 June 2014}} which in turn was named after the Jewish "Fighting Doctor" David Camden de Leon.{{citation |last= |first= |url=https://www.decaturcountyiowa.gov/docview.aspx?docid=20554 |title=The History of Decatur County |location=Leon |publisher=Decatur County |date=2024 }}. The first building, built in 1879, was the blacksmith shop of H. Belton.{{cite web|title=William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas (1883)| url=http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/butler/butler-co-p12.html#LEON| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030305044927/http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/butler/butler-co-p12.html#LEON| url-status=dead| archive-date=2003-03-05}} Leon was incorporated as a city in 1882.{{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]}}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.75|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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }} Leon is located in Little Walnut Township, Butler County, Kansas, and it is its principal city.

Demographics

{{US Census population

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|1880= 113

|1890= 456

|1900= 527

|1910= 494

|1920= 427

|1930= 587

|1940= 573

|1950= 518

|1960= 541

|1970= 510

|1980= 667

|1990= 707

|2000= 645

|2010= 704

|2020= 669

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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 669 people, 264 households, and 188 families in Leon.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 915.2 per square mile (353.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 291 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (153.7/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=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |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 87.0% (582) white or European American (84.16% non-Hispanic white), 0.6% (4) black or African-American, 0.9% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.3% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.45% (3) from other races, and 10.76% (72) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.68% (38) 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=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 264 households, 36.4% had children under the age of 18; 45.8% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.2% of households consisted of individuals and 10.2% 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 2.6.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Leon%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 5.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

28.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 101.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,417 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,265) and the median family income was $69,375 (+/- $28,251).{{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=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $42,750 (+/- $11,512) versus $48,214 (+/- $24,962) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $44,750 (+/- $9,018).{{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=Leon%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 18.4% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% 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=Leon%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=Leon%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 704 people, 264 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|938.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 297 housing units at an average density of {{convert|396.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 0.6% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 264 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% 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 645 people, 245 households, and 175 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,090.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 269 housing units at an average density of {{convert|454.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.64% White, 0.62% African American, 1.71% Native American, 1.55% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.96% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,089, and the median income for a family was $48,000. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,859 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,953. About 6.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Bluestem USD 205 public school district. The Bluestem High School mascot is Lions.

Prior to school unification, the Leon High School mascot was also Lions.{{cite web | title = Bluestem High School - Lions Tales Yearbook (Leon, KS)| publisher = E-YEARBOOK.COM| url = http://www.e-yearbook.com/Bluestem_High_School_Lions_Tales_Yearbook| accessdate = 10 January 2017}} The Leon Lions won the following Kansas State High School championships:

1948 Boys Track & Field - Class B{{cite web | title = Track & Field | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Track/HistoryBoys.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017}}
1949 Boys Track & Field - Class B
1965 Boys Cross Country - Class B{{cite web | title = Cross Country | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/History.cfm | accessdate = 8 January 2017}}

2017 KSHSAA Class 2A-1A State Champions Baseball