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Leon

Kansas · 669 residents · 0.723 sq mi
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Leon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,300. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
+4%since 2000
from 645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4205226247268281990201020202024Leon
2024607
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,459
+108%since 2000
from $18,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(584)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(563)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score17.8%(119)
Diversity Score
18
+29%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, Kansas?

Leon, Kansas has about 669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leon, Kansas?

The typical household in Leon, Kansas earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leon, Kansas expensive?

In Leon, Kansas, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Leon, Kansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leon, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leon, Kansas?

About 25.9% of people in Leon, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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