Leonard, Minnesota

Leonard, Minnesota
City

Location of Leonard, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°39′9″N 95°16′9″W / 47.65250°N 95.26917°W / 47.65250; -95.26917
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Clearwater
Area[1]
 • Total 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
 • Land 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,453 ft (443 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 41
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 41
 • Density 93.2/sq mi (36.0/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56652
Area code(s) 218
FIPS code 27-36494[4]
GNIS feature ID 0646604[5]

Leonard is a city in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 41 at the 2010 census.[6]

History

A post office called Leonard was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1994.[7] The city was named for Leonard French, the son of a pioneer merchant.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930109—
19401111.8%
195088−20.7%
196070−20.5%
197054−22.9%
198050−7.4%
199026−48.0%
20002911.5%
20104141.4%
Est. 201542[9]2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 41 people, 19 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 93.2 inhabitants per square mile (36.0/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 47.7 per square mile (18.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 19 households of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34.1% were from 25 to 44; 14.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 29 people, 17 households, and 8 families residing in the city. The population density was 64.0 people per square mile (24.9/km²). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 42.0 per square mile (16.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 17 households out of which 5.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, and 52.9% were non-families. 52.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 35.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.71 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the city the population was spread out with 6.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 10.3% from 45 to 64, and 44.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 62 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $0 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,005. There were no families and 7.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. ↑ "Clearwater County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 123.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

Coordinates: 47°39′07″N 95°16′20″W / 47.65194°N 95.27222°W / 47.65194; -95.27222

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