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Iowa · 1,773 residents (2025 est.) · 3.132 sq mi
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Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,231. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,899
−4%since 2000
from 1,983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,773 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Leon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,231
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,390 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,777
+106%since 2000
from $13,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−25%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,927)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(31)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,775)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(44)
Diversity Score15.5%(294)
Diversity Score
16
+189%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, Iowa?

Leon, Iowa has about 1,899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leon, Iowa?

The typical household in Leon, Iowa earns about $54,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leon, Iowa expensive?

In Leon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Leon, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leon, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in Leon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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