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LeRoy

Kansas · 561 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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LeRoy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
−5%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245055856657461990201020202024LeRoy
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,672
+31%since 2000
from $15,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.4%(47)
Diversity Score21.9%(123)
Diversity Score
22
+751%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LeRoy, Kansas?

LeRoy, Kansas has about 561 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LeRoy, Kansas?

The typical household in LeRoy, Kansas earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LeRoy, Kansas expensive?

In LeRoy, Kansas, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in LeRoy, Kansas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in LeRoy, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LeRoy, Kansas?

About 14.0% of people in LeRoy, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has LeRoy, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, LeRoy, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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