Levant, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°23′08″N 101°11′42″W / 39.38556°N 101.19500°W / 39.38556; -101.19500
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Levant, Kansas
ZIP code
67743
Area code785
FIPS code20-39700 [1]
GNIS ID471192 [1]

Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 68.[2] It is located approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.

History

Levant has a

ZIP code 67743.[3] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[4]

Climate

According to the

Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202068—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Levant as a census-designated place (CDP).

2020 census

The

Latino of any race was 1.47% (1) of the population.[10]

Of the 22 households, 9.1% had children under the age of 18; 59.1% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 0.0% of the population.[12]

27.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.0 males.[7]

Education

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.[13]

Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Levant, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "Profile of Levant, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
  6. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  14. ^ "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 8, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Thomas County, Kansas

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