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Leon

West Virginia · 137 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% 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 $91,600.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
+4%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−1%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891652423183951990201020202024Leon
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,862
+31%since 2000
from $11,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing19.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
25.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 36.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon, West Virginia?

Leon, West Virginia has about 137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leon, West Virginia expensive?

In Leon, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,600.

How educated are people in Leon, West Virginia?

About 0.9% 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 17.2% of people in Leon, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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