Lebo, Kansas

Lebo, Kansas
City
Aerial view of Lebo (2014)
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Coffey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°24′57″N95°51′44″W / 38.41583°N 95.86222°W / 38.41583; -95.86222 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Coffey
Founded	1883
Incorporated	1886
Area [2]
• Total	1.04 sq mi (2.71 km2)
• Land	0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,165 ft (355 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	885
• Density	850/sq mi (330/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66856
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-39125
GNIS ID	2395666 [1]
Website	leboks.org

Lebo is a city in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 885. ^[3]

History

Lebo was founded in 1883. ^[4] It was named for Capt. Joe Lebo, a pioneer settler. ^[5]

The first post office in Lebo was established on June 4, 1883. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km²), of which 0.96 square miles (2.49 km²) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²) is water. ^[7]

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, Lebo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Area attractions

Attractions of interest to travelers include Lebo Lake, John Redmond Reservoir, Melvern Reservoir, Coffey County Lake, Beto Junction, historic Arvonia town and the Coffey County Museum.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	538		—
1900	605		12.5%
1910	560		−7.4%
1920	572		2.1%
1930	590		3.1%
1940	522		−11.5%
1950	575		10.2%
1960	498		−13.4%
1970	589		18.3%
1980	966		64.0%
1990	835		−13.6%
2000	961		15.1%
2010	940		−2.2%
2020	885		−5.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 940 people, 371 households, and 272 families living in the city. The population density was 979.2 inhabitants per square mile (378.1/km²). There were 411 housing units at an average density of 428.1 per square mile (165.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 371 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2000, there were 961 people, 371 households, and 271 families living in the city. The population density was 969.2 inhabitants per square mile (374.2/km²). There were 387 housing units at an average density of 390.3 per square mile (150.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 0.42% Native American, 1.56% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 371 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,297, and the median income for a family was $45,089. Males had a median income of $31,058 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,532. About 4.6% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Lebo–Waverly USD 243 public school district, and has two schools in the city: Lebo High School and Lebo Grade School.

See also

• Melvern Lake

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lebo, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Lebo, 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. p. 165.
5. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 9. ISBN   9780974435886.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Lebo, Kansas
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Coffey County, Kansas

External links

• City of Lebo
• Lebo - Directory of Public Officials
• Lebo city map, KDOT