Leonidas, Minnesota

Leonidas is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 52 at the 2010 census.[6]

Leonidas
City
Location of the city of Leonidas
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°28′5″N 92°34′5″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySaint Louis
Area
 • Total1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
 • Land1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
1,440 ft (439 m)
Population
 • Total52
 • Estimate 
(2017)[3]
51
 • Density38.55/sq mi (14.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)218
FIPS code27-36530[4]
GNIS feature ID0661705[5]

Kane Road (Saint Louis County Road 101) serves as a main route in Leonidas. Other routes include 13th Avenue West.

The city of Leonidas is located immediately west of the city of Eveleth.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2); 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920457—
19304999.2%
1940440−11.8%
195088−80.0%
1960946.8%
197015767.0%
198095−39.5%
199070−26.3%
200060−14.3%
201052−13.3%
Est. 201751[3]−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 52 people, 24 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 40.6 inhabitants per square mile (15.7/km2). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 21.1 per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.9% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races.[2] Of the 24 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age was 46.5 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000,[4] there were 60 people, 26 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 45.1 people per square mile (17.4/km²). There were 27 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, and 1.67% from two or more races. 55.9% were of Swedish, 17.6% German and 11.8% Finnish ancestry.

Of the 26 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 15.4% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.58.

The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $19,167 and the median family income was $19,583. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $40,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,023. There were 20.0% of families and 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

References
  1. "2017 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jan 3, 2019.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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