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West Virginia · 129 residents (2025 est.) · 0.32 sq mi
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Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 14.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 14.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
+91%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
14.4
−67%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:129 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
891652423183951990201020202024Leon
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,993
−3%since 2000
from $11,381 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.262
−30%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$914
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score4.9%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+159%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
67.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+32.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, West Virginia?

Leon, West Virginia has about 252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leon, West Virginia?

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

Is Leon, West Virginia expensive?

In Leon, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Leon, West Virginia?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leon, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leon, West Virginia?

About 35.6% of people in Leon, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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