Leonard, Michigan
| Leonard, Michigan | |
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| Coordinates: 42°51′54″N 83°8′29″W / 42.865°N 83.14139°WCoordinates: 42°51′54″N 83°8′29″W / 42.865°N 83.14139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Government | |
| - Type | General Law Village |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| - Land | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 332 |
| - Density | 344.7/sq mi (133.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48367 |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-46940[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0630315[2] |
| Website | www.villageofleonard.org |
Leonard is a village in Addison Township, Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 332 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.5 km²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 332 people, 124 households, and 93 families residing in the village. The population density was 344.7 per square mile (133.5/km²). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 133.9/sq mi (51.9/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. Hispanic or Latino of 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% were married couples living 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. The per capita income for the village was $29,006. None of the families and 3.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.4% of those over 64.
[edit] Government
The government of the Village of Leonard consists of elected and appointed officials. The elected officials include: six council members, one President and one Treasurer, the Clerk is appointed. The appointed officials also include: Street Superintendant. Currently, the clerk also has a part time administrative assistant . The Village has a Planning Commission consisting of seven 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.
[edit] Community Events
The largest community event in Leonard is the Addison Township Fire Fighters Strawberry Sundae Fundraiser and Leonard Summer Festival. The Leonard Summer Festival Committee works with the Fire Fighters to create a truly unique small town community event. It is held every year on the third Saturday of July. It is the premier social event on the community calendar and a host of childrens and adult activities are the true highlights of the day! The community hosts a small town parade at noon that acts as the kickoff event for a day of fun, laughter and memories! Check it out at http://www.strawberryfest.net/
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