Liebenthal is a city in Rush County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 92. It is located 8 miles north of

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History

Liebenthal was founded in 1876 by a colony of

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, many of whom came fro
Liebenthal
Russia.

Geography

Liebenthal is located at (38.654948, -99.320625). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Liebenthal has a

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...

, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Climate Summary for Liebenthal, Kansas
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Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 60 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1%

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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

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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

of 2000, there were 111 people, 48 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 56 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.20%

, 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

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

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for the city was $14,342. There were no families and 11.1% of the population living below the

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, 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

External links

City of Liebenthal

Liebenthal - Directory of Public Officials

Legends of Kansas
Liebenthal city map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Kansas Cities in Rush County, Kansas