Leon, IA

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Leon Overview

1,707
TOTAL POPULATION
826
MALE POPULATION
881
FEMALE POPULATION
93.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,082
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,071
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,818
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
62.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
37.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
798
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Leon Zip Codes

Leon Area Codes

Race in Leon

The most populous races in Leon are White / Caucasian (1,654 | 96.9%), Two or more Races (47 | 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (30 | 1.8%).
Race in Leon
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino301.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,65496.9%
Two or more Races472.8%
Some other Race50.3%
Total1,707100.0%

Ancestry in Leon

The most populous ancestries reported in Leon are German (430 | 25.2%), English (312 | 18.3%), Irish (235 | 13.8%), American (123 | 7.2%), and Dutch (85 | 5.0%), together accounting for 69.4% of all Leon residents.
Ancestry in Leon
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1237.2%
Belgian50.3%
Czech90.5%
Danish40.2%
Dutch855.0%
English31218.3%
European40.2%
Finnish30.2%
French281.6%
German43025.2%
Greek30.2%
Hungarian261.5%
Irish23513.8%
Italian482.8%
Mexican251.5%
Norwegian281.6%
Pennsylvania German130.8%
Polish30.2%
Scandinavian10.1%
Scotch-Irish60.4%
Scottish553.2%
Spaniard10.1%
Swedish140.8%
Swiss10.1%
Welsh60.4%
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Immigrants in Leon

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Leon came from Central America (5 | 0.3%), Latin America (5 | 0.3%), and Mexico (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Leon residents.
Immigrants in Leon
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America50.3%
Latin America50.3%
Mexico50.3%
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Sex and Age in Leon

Sex and Age in Leon

The most populous age groups in Leon are 20 to 24 Years (152 | 18.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (99 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Leon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (4.8%)37 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years49 (5.9%)36 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years65 (7.9%)68 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years38 (4.6%)19 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Years152 (18.4%)99 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years8 (1.0%)27 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years35 (4.2%)34 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Years85 (10.3%)61 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years45 (5.4%)14 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years22 (2.7%)12 (1.4%)
50 to 54 Years48 (5.8%)33 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years66 (8.0%)69 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years35 (4.2%)66 (7.5%)
65 to 69 Years58 (7.0%)60 (6.8%)
70 to 74 Years26 (3.2%)65 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years38 (4.6%)54 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years16 (1.9%)43 (4.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)84 (9.5%)
Total826 (100.0%)881 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Leon

Median Family Size in Leon

The median family size in Leon is 2.64 persons per family, with married-couple families (336 | 83.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.78 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 2.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Leon
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple336 (83.6%)2.78
Single Male/Father9 (2.2%)1.89
Single Female/Mother57 (14.2%)1.93
Total Families402 (100.0%)2.64

Median Household Size in Leon

The median household size in Leon is 2.06 persons per household, with married-couple households (336 | 42.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.79 persons per household. non-family households (386 | 49.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Leon
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple336 (42.6%)2.79
Single Male/Father9 (1.1%)1.89
Single Female/Mother57 (7.2%)2.26
Non-family386 (49.0%)1.40
Total Households788 (100.0%)2.06

Household Size by Marriage Status in Leon

Out of a total of 788 households in Leon, 402 (51.0%) are family households, while 386 (49.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 200, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 223.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Leon
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-223 (28.3%)
2-Person Households200 (25.4%)141 (17.9%)
3-Person Households91 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households63 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households33 (4.2%)22 (2.8%)
6-Person Households15 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total402 (51.0%)386 (49.0%)

Female Fertility in Leon

Fertility by Age in Leon

Average fertility rate in Leon is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Leon
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)86.0
Total8 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leon

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leon
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Leon

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Leon
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)140.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leon

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leon
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Leon

Income Overview in Leon

Per Capita Income in Leon is $27,082, while median incomes of families and households are $66,071 and $56,818 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,707$27,082
Median Family Income402$66,071
Mean Family Income402$73,620
Median Household Income788$56,818
Mean Household Income788$59,497
Income Deficit402$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,70762.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,70737.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7070.33

Earnings by Sex in Leon

Average Earnings in Leon are $39,306, $50,069 for men and $18,558 for women, a difference of 62.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Leon
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male492 (56.9%)$50,069
Female373 (43.1%)$18,558
Total865 (100.0%)$39,306

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leon

The most common earnings brackets in Leon are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (150 | 30.5%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (83 | 22.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leon
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (2.2%)23 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (2.0%)2 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.2%)19 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.2%)3 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (1.4%)29 (7.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (1.0%)22 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (2.0%)83 (22.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.8%)13 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.0%)3 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (0.6%)2 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99934 (6.9%)22 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (7.5%)20 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (2.0%)46 (12.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99963 (12.8%)7 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99931 (6.3%)20 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999150 (30.5%)22 (5.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (8.3%)9 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)19 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (7.9%)8 (2.1%)
$100,000+20 (4.1%)1 (0.3%)
Total492 (100.0%)373 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leon

Average earnings in Leon are $43,400 for men and $31,406 for women, a difference of 27.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,214, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,769. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,136, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,306.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leon
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,268$34,500
High School Diploma$40,769$19,306
College or Associate's Degree$57,250$36,136
Bachelor's Degree$58,214$35,395
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,400$31,406

Family Income in Leon

Family Income Brackets in Leon

According to the Leon family income data, there are 113 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Leon
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99941.0%
$15,000 to $24,99971.7%
$25,000 to $34,999184.5%
$35,000 to $49,99911328.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998821.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998821.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997318.2%
$150,000 to $199,99961.5%
$200,000+51.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leon

3-person families (87 | 21.6%) account for the highest median family income in Leon with $69,250 per family, while 2-person families (219 | 54.5%) have the highest median income of $33,660 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leon
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families219 (54.5%)$67,321
3-Person Families87 (21.6%)$69,250
4-Person Families51 (12.7%)$39,861
5-Person Families30 (7.5%)$63,571
6-Person Families15 (3.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total402 (100.0%)$66,071

Family Income by Number of Earners in Leon

Family Income by Number of Earners in Leon
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners44 (11.0%)$46,786
1 Earner163 (40.6%)$64,821
2 Earners192 (47.8%)$75,714
3+ Earners3 (0.7%)$0
Total402 (100.0%)$66,071

Household Income in Leon

Household Income Brackets in Leon

With 251 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Leon, accounting for 31.9% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Leon
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000222.8%
$10,000 to $14,999354.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999712.3%
$25,000 to $34,999587.4%
$35,000 to $49,99913116.6%
$50,000 to $74,99925131.9%
$75,000 to $99,99910413.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997910.0%
$150,000 to $199,99960.8%
$200,000+50.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Leon

The median household income in Leon is $56,818, with the highest median household income of $68,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 153 households (19.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,813, with 279 households (35.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Leon
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years153 (19.4%)$68,750
25 to 44 Years175 (22.2%)$57,625
45 to 64 Years181 (23.0%)$53,750
65+ Years279 (35.4%)$29,813
Total788 (100.0%)$56,818

Poverty in Leon

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon

With 2.5% poverty level for males and 8.9% for females among the residents of Leon, 25 to 34 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (22.5%) and 3 females (33.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years9 (22.5%)3 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.3%)
55 to 64 Years3 (3.2%)15 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (6.0%)16 (12.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (12.3%)
Total19 (2.5%)72 (8.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon

According to the poverty statistics in Leon, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years58 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years19 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)6 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years146 (98.0%)99 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years31 (77.5%)57 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years126 (100.0%)58 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years70 (100.0%)43 (97.7%)
55 to 64 Years91 (96.8%)120 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years63 (94.0%)109 (87.2%)
75 Years and over43 (100.0%)128 (87.7%)
Total731 (97.5%)737 (91.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leon

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Leon show that 1.2% or 4 of the total 336 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leon
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children224 (98.3%)4 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leon

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leon
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leon

The poverty data for Leon shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 2 of the single-parent households (3.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (1.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (4.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leon
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.2%)2 (3.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Leon

Employment by Class of Employer in Leon

Among the 785 employed individuals in Leon, private company employees (501 | 63.8%), local government employees (171 | 21.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (53 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Leon
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50163.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)303.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations536.8%
Local Government Employees17121.8%
State Government Employees192.4%
Federal Government Employees50.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total785100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Leon

According to the labor force statistics for Leon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,375), 58.0% or 798 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.1% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Leon
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13 (65.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years233 (92.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years34 (97.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years49 (71.0%)10 (20.4%)
35 to 44 Years192 (93.7%)1 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years104 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years102 (75.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years30 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total798 (58.0%)11 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leon

According to labor force statistics for Leon, 77.4% of individuals (511) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (660) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.5% or 162 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leon
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma245 (75.2%)15 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree162 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher80 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total511 (77.4%)15 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Leon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leon are Computers, Engineering & Science (133 | 16.9%), Computers & Mathematics (133 | 16.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (48 | 6.1%), Health Technologists (46 | 5.8%), and Community & Social Service (36 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Leon

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leon, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (98.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.8%), and Health Technologists (67.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Leon
OccupationMaleFemale
Management34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science131 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
Computers & Mathematics131 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (31.2%)33 (68.8%)
Health Technologists15 (32.6%)31 (67.4%)
Total (Category)201 (76.1%)63 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Leon are Healthcare Support (105 | 13.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (59 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Leon

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Leon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (85.7%), Personal Care & Service (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (11.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (88.1%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Leon
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (11.9%)52 (88.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Personal Care & Service7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Total (Category)32 (16.1%)167 (83.9%)
Total (Overall)449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Leon are Sales & Related (44 | 5.6%), and Office & Administration (41 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Leon

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Leon
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (50.0%)22 (50.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (25.9%)63 (74.1%)
Total (Overall)449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Leon are Construction & Extraction (48 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Leon

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Leon
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry22 (78.6%)6 (21.4%)
Construction & Extraction48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)100 (94.3%)6 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Leon are Production (99 | 12.6%), Transportation (27 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (7 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Leon

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Leon
OccupationMaleFemale
Production60 (60.6%)39 (39.4%)
Transportation27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)94 (70.7%)39 (29.3%)
Total (Overall)449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Leon

Employment Industries in Leon

The major employment industries in Leon include Manufacturing (230 | 29.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (150 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (77 | 9.8%), Educational Services (61 | 7.7%), and Construction (59 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Leon

Employment Industries by Sex in Leon

The Leon industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (94.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Leon
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing189 (82.2%)41 (17.8%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade50 (64.9%)27 (35.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Utilities25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services15 (24.6%)46 (75.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (6.0%)141 (94.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (19.4%)29 (80.6%)
Public Administration3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Total449 (57.1%)338 (42.9%)

Education in Leon

School Enrollment in Leon

The most common levels of schooling among the 380 students in Leon are middle school (95 | 25.0%), college / undergraduate (84 | 22.1%), and high school (83 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in Leon
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool195.0%
Kindergarten112.9%
Elementary School7419.5%
Middle School9525.0%
High School8321.8%
College / Undergraduate8422.1%
Graduate / Professional143.7%
Total380100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leon

Out of a total of 380 students who are enrolled in schools in Leon, 31 (8.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 349 (91.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leon
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old80 (94.1%)5 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds117 (93.6%)8 (6.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49 (92.4%)4 (7.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total349 (91.8%)31 (8.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leon

Education (63 | 29.3%), psychology (22 | 10.2%), business (21 | 9.8%), liberal arts & history (21 | 9.8%), and arts & humanities (20 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 215 individuals in Leon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leon
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics52.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural125.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology2210.2%
Social Sciences115.1%
Engineering104.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies73.3%
Science & Technology177.9%
Business219.8%
Education6329.3%
Literature & Languages62.8%
Liberal Arts & History219.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities209.3%
Total215100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Leon

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leon

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Leon are males with 2 vehicles (293, accounting for 65.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (166, making up 86.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leon
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (0.2%)11 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle33 (7.4%)41 (12.1%)
2 Vehicles293 (65.5%)166 (49.1%)
3 Vehicles80 (17.9%)86 (25.4%)
4 Vehicles35 (7.8%)23 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (1.1%)11 (3.3%)
Total447 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Leon

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Leon are 30 to 34 minutes (202 commuters, 26.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (177 commuters, 22.9%), and less than 5 minutes (119 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Leon
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11915.4%
5 to 9 Minutes17722.9%
10 to 14 Minutes162.1%
15 to 19 Minutes263.4%
20 to 24 Minutes395.0%
25 to 29 Minutes354.5%
30 to 34 Minutes20226.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes243.1%
45 to 59 Minutes577.4%
60 to 89 Minutes425.4%
90 or more Minutes374.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Leon

The most common commute times in Leon are 30 to 34 minutes (190 commuters, 42.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (105 commuters, 32.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Leon
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes32 (7.2%)87 (26.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes72 (16.1%)105 (32.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (3.1%)12 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes23 (5.1%)16 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes20 (4.5%)15 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes190 (42.5%)12 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (7.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (9.2%)16 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (6.5%)13 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes26 (5.8%)11 (3.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leon

The most frequent times of departure to work in Leon are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (144, 32.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (98, 30.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leon
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM81 (18.1%)10 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36 (8.1%)5 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15 (3.4%)19 (5.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (3.4%)12 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (1.6%)98 (30.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM69 (15.4%)61 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM144 (32.2%)38 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (2.5%)40 (12.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM23 (5.1%)7 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18 (4.0%)7 (2.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (6.3%)17 (5.2%)
Total447 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Leon

Occupancy by Ownership in Leon

Of the total 788 dwellings in Leon, owner-occupied units account for 394 (50.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 394 (50.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Leon
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39450.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units39450.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units788100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Leon

Occupancy by Household Size in Leon
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22328.3%
2-Person Household34143.3%
3-Person Household9111.6%
4+ Person Household13316.9%
Total Housing Units788100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leon

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household65 (29.1%)158 (70.9%)
2-Person Household188 (55.1%)153 (44.9%)
3-Person Household62 (68.1%)29 (31.9%)
4+ Person Household79 (59.4%)54 (40.6%)
Total Housing Units394 (50.0%)394 (50.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leon

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leon
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (36.9%)41 (63.1%)
High School Diploma174 (58.6%)123 (41.4%)
College/Associate Degree127 (39.7%)193 (60.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (65.1%)37 (34.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leon

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leon
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21527.3%
35 to 44 Years11314.3%
45 to 54 Years729.1%
55 to 64 Years10913.8%
65 to 74 Years11915.1%
75 to 84 Years9512.1%
85 Years and Over658.3%
Total788100.0%

Housing Finances in Leon

Median Income by Occupancy in Leon

Median Income by Occupancy in Leon
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied394 (50.0%)$66,875
Renter-Occupied394 (50.0%)$41,818
Average788 (100.0%)$56,818

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leon

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leon
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (3.0%)10 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (4.1%)19 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)75 (19.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (3.5%)8 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (5.3%)37 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (16.8%)65 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (22.6%)162 (41.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (24.6%)7 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99973 (18.5%)6 (1.5%)
$150,000 or more6 (1.5%)5 (1.3%)
Total394 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leon

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leon
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (1.0%)32 (8.1%)
$300 to $49966 (16.8%)53 (13.5%)
$500 to $799139 (35.3%)212 (53.8%)
$800 to $99935 (8.9%)46 (11.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499116 (29.4%)16 (4.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (2.3%)5 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total394 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Leon

Housing Structures in Leon

Housing Structures in Leon
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63280.2%
Single Unit, Attached70.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments405.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments384.8%
10 or more Apartments668.4%
Mobile Home / Other50.6%
Total788100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leon

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leon
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached389 (61.6%)243 (38.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total394 (50.0%)394 (50.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leon

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leon
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms16 (4.1%)81 (20.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms78 (19.8%)91 (23.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms173 (43.9%)48 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms127 (32.2%)158 (40.1%)
Total394 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leon

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leon
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas309 (78.4%)270 (68.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity73 (18.5%)113 (28.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.8%)5 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
Total394 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Leon

Household Vehicle Usage in Leon
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (3.5%)67 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle54 (13.7%)114 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles165 (41.9%)199 (50.5%)
3 or more Vehicles161 (40.9%)14 (3.5%)
Total394 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Leon

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Leon

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units203191
Median Property Value$70,300$86,900
Median Household Income$49,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs$542$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,618$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leon

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leon
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00074 (36.4%)38 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99975 (36.9%)69 (36.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99947 (23.2%)72 (37.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9997 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leon

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leon
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (10.3%)2 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (17.7%)23 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (15.8%)53 (27.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (12.3%)65 (34.0%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.0%)48 (25.1%)
Total203 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leon

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leon
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x135 (66.5%)76,563 (40,085.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x29 (14.3%)148 (77.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (2.5%)33 (17.3%)
4.0x or more34 (16.8%)5 (2.6%)
Total203 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leon

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leon
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80050 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49942 (20.7%)32 (16.8%)
$800 to $1,499109 (53.7%)52 (27.2%)
Total203 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Leon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years84 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years246 (93.2%)18 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years252 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)
26 to 34 Years79 (85.0%)14 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years182 (91.0%)18 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years103 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years220 (96.1%)9 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,547 (95.3%)77 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leon

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leon
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born84 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen246 (93.2%)18 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen252 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leon

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leon
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000158 (87.3%)23 (12.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999371 (90.7%)38 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999503 (98.8%)6 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (96.8%)10 (3.2%)
$100,000 and over212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634 (38.6%)66 (75.0%)
6 to 18 Years158 (59.9%)94 (35.6%)
19 to 25 Years15 (5.9%)237 (92.9%)
25 to 34 Years42 (45.2%)48 (51.6%)
35 to 44 Years76 (38.0%)119 (59.5%)
45 to 54 Years16 (14.0%)87 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years58 (25.3%)188 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years192 (100.0%)86 (44.8%)
75 Years and over189 (100.0%)126 (66.7%)
Total780 (48.0%)1,051 (64.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leon

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leon
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (4.2%)8 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (9.7%)67 (26.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (31.3%)41 (32.8%)
75 Years and over25 (58.1%)82 (56.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Leon

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Leon: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.1%)4 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years12 (4.1%)19 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years15 (22.4%)3 (2.4%)
75 Years and over3 (7.0%)16 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Leon: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.6%)
75 Years and over7 (16.3%)33 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Leon: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.6%)4 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.7%)11 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (7.5%)3 (2.4%)
75 Years and over3 (7.0%)30 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Leon: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years16 (5.5%)59 (23.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (11.9%)30 (24.0%)
75 Years and over18 (41.9%)21 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Leon: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (7.5%)24 (19.2%)
75 Years and over14 (32.6%)4 (2.7%)

Technology Access in Leon

Computing Device Access in Leon

Computing Device Access in Leon
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58674.4%
Smartphone63780.8%
Tablet44756.7%
No Computing Device9712.3%
Total788100.0%

Internet Access in Leon

Internet Access in Leon
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home52266.2%
Cellular Data Only10212.9%
Satellite Internet232.9%
No Internet15920.2%
Total788100.0%

Leon Summary

Leon, Iowa is a small city located in Decatur County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The city was founded in 1856 and was named after the Spanish explorer, Leon de Soto.

Geography

Leon is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Iowa Highway 2. It is situated in the rolling hills of the Loess Hills region of Iowa. The city is located on the banks of the Grand River, which flows through the city and is a tributary of the Des Moines River. The city is located in a rural area and is surrounded by farmland. The nearest major city is Des Moines, which is located about 70 miles to the north.

Climate

Leon has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in July is 86°F and the average low temperature in January is 17°F. The city receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation per year, with the majority of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

Leon’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several large farms, as well as a number of smaller family-owned farms. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory. The city also has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Leon had a population of 1,845. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in Leon was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Leon is served by the Leon Community School District, which consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district also operates a preschool and an alternative school. The city is also home to a branch of Southwestern Community College.

Conclusion

Leon, Iowa is a small city located in Decatur County in the south-central part of the state. It is the county seat and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The city was founded in 1856 and was named after the Spanish explorer, Leon de Soto. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is also home to several manufacturing companies, retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the Leon Community School District, which consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The city is also home to a branch of Southwestern Community College.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Leon?
Total Population of Leon is 1,707.
What is the Total Male Population of Leon?
Total Male Population of Leon is 826.
What is the Total Female Population of Leon?
Total Female Population of Leon is 881.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Leon?
There are 93.76 Males per 100 Females in Leon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Leon?
There are 106.66 Females per 100 Males in Leon.
What is the Median Population Age in Leon?
Median Population Age in Leon is 40.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Leon
Average Family Size in Leon is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Leon
Average Household Size in Leon is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Leon?
Per Capita income in Leon is $27,082.
What is the Median Family Income in Leon?
Median Family Income in Leon is $66,071.
What is the Median Household income in Leon?
Median Household Income in Leon is $56,818.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Leon?
Income or Wage Gap in Leon is 62.9%.
Women in Leon earn 37.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Leon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Leon is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Leon?
There are 798 People in the Labor Forcein in Leon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Leon?
58.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Leon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Leon?
Unemployment Rate in Leon is 1.4%.