Leonardis a village inAddison Township,Oakland Countyin theU.S. stateofMichigan.The population was 403 at the2010 census.[4]
Leonard, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| Village of Leonard | |
 Location withinOakland County | |
  Leonard Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates:42°51′54″N83°08′29″W/ 42.86500°N 83.14139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Township | Addison |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Government | |
| • President | Michael McDonald |
| Area | |
| 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| 377 | |
| • Density | 379.66/sq mi (146.54/km2) |
| •Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48367 |
| Area code(s) | 248and810 |
| FIPS code | 26-46940[2] |
| GNISfeature ID | 0630315[3] |
| Website | Official website |
History
editA post office called Leonard has been in operation since 1884. Birthplace of Steven Avery.[5]The village was named for Leonard Rowland.[6]Leonard was incorporated in 1889.[7]
Geography
editAccording to theUnited States Census Bureau,the village has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 276 | — | |
| 1900 | 335 | 21.4% | |
| 1910 | 313 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 264 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 280 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 276 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 391 | 41.7% | |
| 1960 | 359 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 378 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 423 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 357 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 332 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 403 | 21.4% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2010 census
editAs of thecensus[10]of 2010, there were 403 people, 153 households, and 114 families living in the village. Thepopulation densitywas 419.8 inhabitants per square mile (162.1/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 168.8 per square mile (65.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.5%White,0.2%African American,1.0%Native American,0.7% fromother races,and 0.5% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 153 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% weremarried couplesliving together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the village was 39.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
2000 census
editAs of thecensus[2]of 2000, there were 332 people, 124 households, and 93 families living in the village. The population density was 344.7 inhabitants per square mile (133.1/km2). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 133.9 per square mile (51.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.92%White,00.08%African American,0.30%Native American,0.60%Asian,and 0.90% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 5.72% of the population.
There were 124 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% weremarried couplesliving together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,625, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $41,458 versus $31,250 for females. Theper capita incomefor the village was $29,006. None of the families and 3.9% of the population were living below thepoverty line,including no under eighteens and 9.4% of those over 64.
Government
editThe government of the Village of Leonard consists of elected and appointed officials. The elected officials include: four council members, one President and one Treasurer, the Clerk is appointed. The appointed officials also include Street Superintendent. Currently, the clerk also has a part-time administrative assistant.
The village has a Planning Commission consisting of five citizens who are appointed by the Village Council. The Village Council acts as the Zoning Board of Appeals when necessary. The village has a Parks and Recreation Commission whose members are both appointed and volunteer. There is a State of Michigan-approved Recreation Plan for the village which the commission is responsible for maintaining and managing.
Education
editLeonard is inOxford Community Schools.[11]Its zoned high school isOxford High School.
Popular culture
edit- The humor novelGhosts/Alienstakes place in Leonard.
- The Native Howl
References
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- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 21,2022.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leonard, Michigan
- ^"Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Leonard village, Michigan".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 19,2011.
- ^"Oakland County".Jim Forte Postal History.RetrievedJune 14,2015.
- ^Gannett, Henry (1905).The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States.U.S. Government Printing Office. p.185.
- ^Arthur Hagman,Oakland County book of History,p. 33
- ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon January 25, 2012.RetrievedNovember 25,2012.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedNovember 25,2012.
- ^"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oakland County, MI"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.Archived(PDF)from the original on December 4, 2021.RetrievedDecember 3,2021.