Leon, Iowa Population 2022
Leon is a city located in Decatur County Iowa. Leon has a 2020 population of 1,796. It is also the county seat of Decatur County. Leon is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -8.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,968 in 2010.
The average household income in Leon is $48,429 with a poverty rate of 14.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $465 per month, and the median house value is $75,200. The median age in Leon is 36.7 years, 35.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Leon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leonwas:
- White: 98.45%
- Two or more races: 1.23%
- Asian: 0.27%
- Black or African American: 0.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,839 | 98.45% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
Leon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.24 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 364 | 1.11 | 36.3 |
| Married | 309 | 3.39 | 81.9 |
| Female | 118 | 2.76 | 45.8 |
| Male | 5 | 1.6 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 4.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 500 | 42.48% |
| Some College | 225 | 19.12% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 13.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 5.52% |
Leon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,146 | 991 | 222 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.37%.
Leon Language by Age
Leon Language
98.77% of Leon residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.12%
Male Poverty Rate
12.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leon is White, with 15.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.84%.
Leon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Leon Married by Age and Sex
Leon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Leon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 6.74% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 42.86% |
Leon Veterans by Education
9.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.64%
Born in Leon
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.73% of Leon residents were born in the United States, with 78.64% having been born in Iowa. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,796 | -9 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 1,805 | -9 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 1,814 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 1,823 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,832 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,847 | -23 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 1,870 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,875 | -23 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 1,898 | 10 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 1,888 | -26 | -1.36% |
| 2012 | 1,914 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,923 | -45 | -2.29% |
| 2010 | 1,968 | 0.00% |