In Leonardville, Kansas, there are 464 residents. This number translates to 46.8% males and 53.2% females. That ratio is below the state average of 50.2% to 49.6%, which makes Leonardville an unusually low-income town. Residents of Leonardville also make up nearly a third of the city's employment. Residents of the city attend Riley County USD 378.
People living in Leonardville, KS identify themselves as either African-American, white-Asian, or American Indian. Approximately 2% of residents are Native Hawaiian and Asian-American. Another 0.33% of residents identify as two or more races. The majority of residents are white. Some are of German, American, and English ancestry. However, the population is also made up of people of Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese descent.
Although there is no official date for Leonardville's establishment, it is a relatively new city. Named for Leonard T. Smith, President of the Kansas Central Railroad, the city was formerly known as Alembic. Leonardville is located at an altitude of 1,380 feet. According to the 2010 Census, the city's population was 431, down 4.01% from the previous census. The median age of its residents is 54.9 years for males and 51.9 years for females.
While commute length is important for a quality of life, it is a factor that makes Leonardville stand out among neighborhoods. Long commutes sap energy, money, and time, leaving less time for family. In addition to that, commuters in Leonardville spend more than an hour and a half to reach their workplace. The average commute time is about half an hour, and those who use public transportation are likely to spend between 45 minutes and an hour to get to work.