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Leona

Kansas · 41 residents · 0.063 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,700. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 73.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−53%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.5
+2%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
244771941171990201020202024Leona
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,159
+24%since 2000
from $8,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(3)
Diversity Score
6
+115%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leona, Kansas?

Leona, Kansas has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leona, Kansas expensive?

In Leona, Kansas, the median home is worth about $51,700.

How educated are people in Leona, Kansas?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leona, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leona, Kansas?

About 73.5% of people in Leona, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leona, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leona, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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