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Leon

Oklahoma · 74 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−23%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+31%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58821071311551990201020202024Leon
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,102
−44%since 2000
from $28,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other40.2%(30)
Diversity Score64.8%(48)
Diversity Score
65
+1897%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 34.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−70.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.3%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, Oklahoma?

Leon, Oklahoma has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leon, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Leon, Oklahoma earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leon, Oklahoma expensive?

In Leon, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Leon, Oklahoma?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leon, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leon, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of people in Leon, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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