Liebenthal, Kansas

Liebenthal, Kansas
City
Location within Rush County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°39′16″N99°19′12″W / 38.65444°N 99.32000°W / 38.65444; -99.32000 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Rush
Founded	1876
Incorporated	1935
Named for	Liebenthal, Russia
Area [2]
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,975 ft (602 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	92
• Density	840/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67553
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-40400
GNIS ID	2395705 [1]
Website	cityofliebenthal.net

Liebenthal is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 92. ^[3] It is located 8 miles north of La Crosse.

History

Liebenthal was founded in 1876 by a colony of Volga Germans, ^{[4] [5] [6]} many of whom came from Liebenthal, Russia. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km²), all of it land. ^[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, Liebenthal has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1940	265		—
1950	211		−20.4%
1960	191		−9.5%
1970	169		−11.5%
1980	163		−3.6%
1990	112		−31.3%
2000	111		−0.9%
2010	103		−7.2%
2020	92		−10.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 92 people, 47 households, and 23 families in Liebenthal. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 821.4 per square mile (317.2/km²). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 517.9 per square mile (199.9/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 88.04% (81) white or European American (85.87% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.09% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 10.87% (10) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.43% (5) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 47 households, 17.0% had children under the age of 18; 29.8% were married couples living together; 29.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.0% of households consisted of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.7% of the population. ^[15]

16.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.9 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $62,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,367) and the median family income was $70,938 (+/- $19,481). ^[16] Males had a median income of $40,938 (+/- $14,803) versus $32,813 (+/- $15,486) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,750 (+/- $16,004). ^[17] Approximately, 10.3% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 792.3 inhabitants per square mile (305.9/km²). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 461.5 per square mile (178.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 111 people, 48 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 898.3 inhabitants per square mile (346.8/km²). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 453.2 per square mile (175.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.90% Native American, and 0.90% from two or more races.

There were 48 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $29,792. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,342. There were no families and 11.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by La Crosse USD 395 public school district.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Liebenthal, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Liebenthal, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
4. "Liebenthal, Kansas". Legends of Kansas. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
5. "Liebenthal, KS". Rush County, Kansas. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
6. "The Merchants of Hays Salute the Community of Liebenthal". The Hays Daily News. September 27, 1963. p. 6. Retrieved December 23, 2014– via Newspapers.com.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Liebenthal, Kansas
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Rush County, Kansas

External links

• City of Liebenthal
• Liebenthal - Directory of Public Officials
• Liebenthal Aerial Photographs
• History of Cities in Rush County
• Liebenthal Info, Legends of Kansas
• Liebenthal city map, KDOT