Liebenthal, Kansas
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Liebenthal is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 92.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref> It is located 8 miles north of La Crosse.
History
[edit]Liebenthal was founded in 1876 by a colony of Volga Germans,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Merchants">Template:Cite news Template:Open access</ref> many of whom came from Liebenthal, Russia.<ref name="Merchants"/>
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>
Climate
[edit]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.<ref>Climate Summary for Liebenthal, Kansas</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]The 2020 United States census counted 92 people, 47 households, and 23 families in Liebenthal.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 821.4 per square mile (317.2/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 517.9 per square mile (199.9/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.43% (5) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.7% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 113.9 males.<ref name=:0 />
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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2010 census
[edit]As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 60 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 111 people, 48 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 56 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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
[edit]The community is served by La Crosse USD 395 public school district.