LeRoy is a city in Coffey County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 451.

History

LeRoy was founded in 1855. It was named after the city of

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. The first post office in LeRoy (a name also spelled historically as Leroy) was established in 1856. During the Civil War the town had a military post from 1861 to 1864. LeRoy's post was one of a number of posts in eastern Kansas that existed to guard against Confederate guerrilla attacks and attacks by unfriendly Indians. On May 22, 1862, the 1st Regiment,

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was organized at Le Roy.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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, LeRoy has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 451 people, 211 households, and 123 families in LeRoy. The population density was 547.3 per square mile (211.3/km). There were 255 housing units at an average density of 309.5 per square mile (119.5/km). The racial makeup was 91.35% (412)

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(90.69%

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), 0.67% (3)

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, 0.22% (1) Native American or

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, 0.44% (2) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 0.89% (4) from other races, and 6.43% (29) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 1.11% (5) of the population. Of the 211 households, 20.9% had children under the age of 18; 43.1% were married couples living together; 26.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.1% of households consisted of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.5. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.2% of the population. 19.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.5 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $42,600 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,693) and the median family income was $45,625 (+/- $11,520). Males had a median income of $36,750 (+/- $7,876) versus $21,513 (+/- $4,196) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,237 (+/- $7,095). Approximately, 18.9% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the

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, including 30.6% of those under the age of 18 and 2.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 561 people, 230 households, and 156 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 269 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.9%

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, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 230 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were

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living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 593 people, 239 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 268 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.13%

, 0.17% Native American, and 2.70% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population. There were 239 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were

living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,341, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $25,469 versus $19,886 for females. The

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for the city was $15,034. About 6.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the

, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

LeRoy is served by LeRoy–Gridley USD 245, commonly known as Southern Coffey County USD 245. School unification consolidated LeRoy and Gridley schools forming Southern Coffey County Middle School and High School in 2003. The Southern Coffey County High School mascot is Titans. LeRoy High School was closed through school unification. The LeRoy High School mascot was LeRoy Bluejays."LeRoy", The Iola Register, 18 October 1961, p.4.

Notable person

* Bill Otto, Kansas

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References

External links

City of LeRoy

LeRoy - Directory of Public Officials

USD 245
local school district
LeRoy city map
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