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Leonard

North Dakota · 241 residents (2025 est.) · 0.75 sq mi
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Leonard is a city of 248 people in North Dakota. The median age is 47.5, about 9 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. The foreign-born share is 0%. The typical home is worth $162,500, having more than doubled since 2000. Median rent is $572 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

248
−3%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
241 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
330 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 332 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.5
+5%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.75 sq mi
Population, 19902024
21424227029832619902000201020202024Leonard
2024248
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(4)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(20)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(29)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(29)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(35)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.4%(48)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$59,722
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$36,192
+142%since 2000
from $14,937 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.405
+30%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$572
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
67.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
32.3% rent
18.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.00 people
+9%since 2009
from 1.84 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
25.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.7
+57%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(16)
15
+407%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian53.6%(133)
German48%(119)
English4.4%(11)
Polish4.4%(11)
American3.6%(9)
Irish3.2%(8)
Swedish2.8%(7)
Czech2%(5)
French1.6%(4)
Italian1.6%(4)
Canadian0.8%(2)
Russian0.8%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
26.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
52.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
24.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(28)
Married56.3%(63)
Widowed5.4%(6)
Divorced13.4%(15)
Women 15+
Never married16.2%(16)
Married66.7%(66)
Widowed11.1%(11)
Divorced6.1%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 8.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
33.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
32.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.7%(4)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)29.2%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.2%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II12.5%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 24 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonard, North Dakota?

Leonard, North Dakota has about 248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonard, North Dakota?

The typical household in Leonard, North Dakota earns about $59,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonard, North Dakota expensive?

In Leonard, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Leonard, North Dakota?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leonard, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonard, North Dakota?

About 6.5% of people in Leonard, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonard, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonard, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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