LeRoy, Kansas

LeRoy, Kansas
City
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Coffey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°05′11″N95°37′59″W / 38.08639°N 95.63306°W / 38.08639; -95.63306 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Coffey
Founded	1855
Incorporated	1900
Named for	Le Roy, Illinois
Area [2]
• Total	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
• Land	0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,004 ft (306 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	451
• Density	540/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66857
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-39650
GNIS ID	2395685 [1]
Website	leroykansas.com

LeRoy is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 451. ^[3]

History

LeRoy was founded in 1855. It was named after the city of Le Roy, Illinois. ^[4]

The first post office in LeRoy (a name also spelled historically as Leroy) was established in 1856. ^[5]

During the Civil War the town had a military post from 1861 to 1864. LeRoy's post was one of a number of posts in eastern Kansas that existed to guard against Confederate guerrilla attacks and attacks by unfriendly Indians. On May 22, 1862, the 1st Regiment, Indian Home Guard was organized at Le Roy.^{[ citation needed ]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km²), of which 0.82 square miles (2.12 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, LeRoy has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	222		—
1870	410		84.7%
1880	545		32.9%
1890	893		63.9%
1900	772		−13.5%
1910	861		11.5%
1920	815		−5.3%
1930	788		−3.3%
1940	751		−4.7%
1950	695		−7.5%
1960	601		−13.5%
1970	551		−8.3%
1980	701		27.2%
1990	568		−19.0%
2000	593		4.4%
2010	561		−5.4%
2020	451		−19.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 561 people, 230 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The population density was 684.1 inhabitants per square mile (264.1/km²). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 328.0 per square mile (126.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 230 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 593 people, 239 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was 704.6 inhabitants per square mile (272.0/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 318.4 per square mile (122.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.13% White, 0.17% Native American, and 2.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,341, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $25,469 versus $19,886 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,034. About 6.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

LeRoy is served by LeRoy–Gridley USD 245, commonly known as Southern Coffey County USD 245. School unification consolidated LeRoy and Gridley schools forming Southern Coffey County Middle School and High School in 2003. The Southern Coffey County High School mascot is Titans. ^[10]

LeRoy High School was closed through school unification. The LeRoy High School mascot was LeRoy Bluejays. ^[11]

Notable person

• Bill Otto, Kansas State Representative

See also

• Great Flood of 1951

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: LeRoy, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of LeRoy, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  165.
5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. Climate Summary for LeRoy, Kansas
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. "USD 245 Southern Coffey County - Schools". USD 245. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
11. "LeRoy", The Iola Register, 18 October 1961, p.4.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Coffey County, Kansas

External links

• City of LeRoy
• LeRoy - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 245, local school district
• LeRoy city map, KDOT