Lenora, Kansas

Lenora is a city in Norton County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 207.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Lenora was founded in 1873.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for Mrs. Lenora Hauser, a pioneer settler.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

The first post office in Lenora was established in June 1874.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

Lenora is located at Template:Coord (39.610975, -100.001391).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> 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>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 207 people, 100 households, and 59 families in Lenora.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 429.5 per square mile (165.8/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 173 housing units at an average density of 358.9 per square mile (138.6/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 93.72% (194) white or European American (92.75% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.48% (1) from other races, and 5.8% (12) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (6) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 100 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18; 43.0% were married couples living together; 23.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 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 18.8% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

19.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $36,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,459) and the median family income was $36,033 (+/- $7,925).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Males had a median income of $26,667 (+/- $9,025) versus $30,500 (+/- $7,276) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,750 (+/- $5,071).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 24.7% of families and 30.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 250 people, 126 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 182 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 126 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 16.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 306 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 196 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.41% White, 0.98% African American, 0.33% Asian, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,426. About 2.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 22.6% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Norton USD 211 public school district.

Lenora schools were closed through school unification. The Lenora High School mascot was Lenora Wildcats.<ref>"Lenoras Wildcats Look Super", The Salina Journal, 30 November 1980, p.96.</ref>

External links

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