Leshara, Nebraska
Leshara: Township in Saunders County, Nebraska
About
Leshara is a township located in the county of Saunders in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 112 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 121 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leshara
| Population : | 121 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Saunders County |
| Area : | 23.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:18:59 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leshara is located at 41°19'47"N 96°25'42"W (41.3297200, -96.4283600).
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Demographics
The population of Leshara increased by 7.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 112 | - | census |
| 2011 | 112 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 113 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 113 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 114 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 114 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 113 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 114 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 116 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 119 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 121 | 1.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 28,572 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,613 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 30,003 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,602 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.3% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,498 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,599 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 12,599 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $153,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,193 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $371 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $856 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 130 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,685 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,088 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,336 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 197,320 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,749 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,603 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,861 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 330 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,494 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 135,069 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,585 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,798 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,134 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,696 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,457 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 93.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 305.42 |
Schools in Leshara
College & universities near Leshara, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181330 | Midland University | Fremont (NE) | 68025 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leshara, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Leshara
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Post Office | Valley (NE) | 68064 |
Other cities in Saunders County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saunders County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wahoo | 4,603 | City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States |
| Ashland | 2,724 | City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States |
| Yutan | 1,352 | City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States |
| Ceresco | 899 | Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Cedar Bluffs | 585 | Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Mead | 571 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Valparaiso | 543 | Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Riverside | 391 | City in United States of America |
| Weston | 331 | Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States |
| Prague | 312 | Town in the United States state of Nebraska |
| Ithaca | 148 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Morse Bluff | 144 | Township in Saunders County, Nebraska |
| Malmo | 112 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Memphis | 111 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Colon | 109 | Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States |
