Liebenthal, Kansas

Liebenthal, Kansas
City
Location within Rush County and Kansas
KDOT map of Rush County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°39′18″N 99°19′14″W / 38.65500°N 99.32056°W / 38.65500; -99.32056Coordinates: 38°39′18″N 99°19′14″W / 38.65500°N 99.32056°W / 38.65500; -99.32056[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Rush
Founded	1876
Incorporated	1935
Named for	Liebenthal, Russia
Area [2]
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,972 ft (601 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• Total	92
• Density	840/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67553
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-40400 [1]
GNIS ID	475388 [1]
Website	cityofliebenthal.net

Liebenthal is a city in Rush County, Kansas, United States.^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 92.^[3] It is located 8 miles north of La Crosse.

History[]

Liebenthal was founded in 1876 by a colony of Volga Germans,^[4][5][6] many of whom came from Liebenthal, Russia.^[6]

Geography[]

Liebenthal is located at

38°39′18″N 99°19′14″W / 38.65500°N 99.32056°W / 38.65500; -99.32056 (38.654948, -99.320625).^[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km²), all of it land.^[8]

Climate[]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Liebenthal has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1940	265		—
1950	211		−20.4%
1960	191		−9.5%
1970	169		−11.5%
1980	163		−3.6%
1990	112		−31.3%
2000	111		−0.9%
2010	103		−7.2%
2020	92		−10.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census[]

As of the census^[10] of 2010, there were 103 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density was 792.3 inhabitants per square mile (305.9/km²). There were 60 housing units at an average density of 461.5 per square mile (178.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White 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 married couples 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 census^[11] of 2000, there were 111 people, 48 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 898.3 people per square mile (357.1/km²). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 453.2 per square mile (180.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 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 married couples 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 per capita income for the city was $14,342. There were no families and 11.1% of the population living below the poverty line, 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[]

Further reading[]

External links[]

• City of Liebenthal
• Liebenthal - Directory of Public Officials
• Liebenthal Aerial Photographs
• History of Cities in Rush County
• Liebenthal Info, Legends of Kansas
• Liebenthal city map, KDOT