Lenora, Kansas

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Lenora, Kansas
City
Motto: "The City That Does Things"
Location within Norton County and Kansas
Location within Norton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
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Country United States
State Kansas
County Norton
Area[1]
 • Total 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Land 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 2,267 ft (691 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 250
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 245
 • Density 490/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 67645
Area code(s) 785
FIPS code 20-39400 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0471118 [5]

Lenora is a city in Norton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 250.[6]

History

Lenora was founded in 1873.[7] It was named for Mrs. Lenora Hauser, a pioneer settler.[8][9]

The first post office in Lenora was established in June 1874.[10]

Geography

Lenora is located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (39.610975, -100.001391).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880 34 —
1890 231 579.4%
1900 247 6.9%
1910 454 83.8%
1920 520 14.5%
1930 519 −0.2%
1940 537 3.5%
1950 511 −4.8%
1960 512 0.2%
1970 439 −14.3%
1980 444 1.1%
1990 329 −25.9%
2000 306 −7.0%
2010 250 −18.3%
Est. 2014 240 [12] −4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 250 people, 126 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 490.2 inhabitants per square mile (189.3/km2). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 356.9 per square mile (137.8/km2). 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[4] of 2000, there were 306 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 633.8 people per square mile (246.1/km²). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 405.9 per square mile (157.7/km²). 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 sixty five or over.

References

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