Lenox is a city in

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. The population was 1,339 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Lenox was established in 1872, following construction of the

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through the territory. The settlement was incorporated on July 2, 1875. According to ''

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'', residents of Lenox and nearby

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in Taylor County recall

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ordinances to restrict the presence of people of color. Helen Janson, Taylor County Historical Society president, stated, "Lenox was violently opposed to blacks. It was well-known."

Geography

According to the

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

Demographics

2020 census

As of the

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of 2020, there were 1,339 people, 563 households, and 351 families residing in the city. The

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was 704.7 inhabitants per square mile (272.1/km²). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 335.8 per square mile (129.6/km²). The

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makeup of the city was 79.9%

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, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1%

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, 11.4% from other races and 8.3% from two or more races.

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persons of any race comprised 25.5% of the population. Of the 563 households, 31.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were

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living together, 6.4% were cohabitating couples, 31.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 17.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.7% of all households were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 28.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 and 44; 20.9% were from 45 and 64; and 23.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2010 census

As of the

of 2010, there were 1,407 people, 609 households, and 344 families living in the city. The

was . There were 664 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.3%

, 0.4%

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, 0.4% Asian, 7.0% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 19.8% of the population. There were 609 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were

living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 42 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 1,402 people, 559 households, and 335 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 623 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.79%

, 0.71% Asian, 3.28% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 14.28% of the population. There were 559 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were

living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.02. Age spread: 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,958, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $26,938 versus $18,125 for females. The

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for the city was $14,299. About 5.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the

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, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 22.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Lenox is a part of the Lenox Community School District.Lenox
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. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.

Sports

Lenox is home to the Lenox Rodeo, held annually by the Lenox Stock and Saddle Club.

Notable people

* Spencer Brown, offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills *

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, jazz musician, born in Lenox * George R. Lunn, former US Congressman and Lt. Governor of New York

References

External links

City-Data
Comprehensive statistical data and more about Lenox
Official website
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History

Geography

Demographics

2020 census

2010 census

2000 census

Education

Sports

Notable people

See also

References

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