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Leon

West Virginia · 158 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Leon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,500. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
+20%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
−1%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891652423183951990201020202024Leon
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,382
+70%since 2000
from $11,381 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance36.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical31.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−50.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+242%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 36.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, West Virginia?

Leon, West Virginia has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leon, West Virginia earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leon, West Virginia expensive?

In Leon, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,500.

How educated are people in Leon, West Virginia?

About 2.7% 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 15.4% 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 4 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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