LeRoy, KS Demographics
A map of LeRoy's Population by Race
LeRoy, Kansas has an estimated population of 510, a large increase from the 451 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.7% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of LeRoy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
LeRoy has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In LeRoy, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
LeRoy is ranked the 295th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). LeRoy was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
LeRoy's White Population
447 residents of LeRoy, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in LeRoy is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. LeRoy ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of LeRoy's population has decreased from 90.7% to 87.6%.
LeRoy is more White than neighboring Neosho Falls (71.2% White), and Burlington (83.3% White). LeRoy is less White than neighboring Westphalia (100% White), Piqua (100% White), and New Strawn (90.2% White).
LeRoy's Black Population
0 residents of LeRoy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in LeRoy is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. LeRoy ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of LeRoy's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
LeRoy is less Black than neighboring Burlington (1.7% Black).
LeRoy's Asian Population
29 residents of LeRoy, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in LeRoy is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. LeRoy ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1350.0%. Asian residents' share of LeRoy's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.7%.
LeRoy is more Asian than neighboring Neosho Falls (0% Asian), Burlington (1.7% Asian), Westphalia (0% Asian), Piqua (0% Asian), and New Strawn (0% Asian).
LeRoy's Hispanic Population
2 residents of LeRoy, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in LeRoy is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. LeRoy ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of LeRoy's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.
LeRoy is more Hispanic than neighboring Neosho Falls (0% Hispanic), Westphalia (0% Hispanic), and Piqua (0% Hispanic). LeRoy is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (9.6% Hispanic), and New Strawn (5.1% Hispanic).
LeRoy's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of LeRoy, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in LeRoy is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. LeRoy ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of LeRoy's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.
LeRoy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Neosho Falls (0% Native American/Other), Westphalia (0% Native American/Other), and Piqua (0% Native American/Other). LeRoy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Strawn (0.8% Native American/Other).
LeRoy's Multiracial Population
31 residents of LeRoy, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in LeRoy is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. LeRoy ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, LeRoy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Multiracial residents' share of LeRoy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.
LeRoy is more Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (3.3% Multiracial), Westphalia (0% Multiracial), Piqua (0% Multiracial), and New Strawn (4% Multiracial). LeRoy is less Multiracial than neighboring Neosho Falls (28.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.