Leon, IA Demographics

The total population of Leon is estimated to be 1,707 with 826 males (48.39%) and 881 females (51.61%). There are 55 more females than males in Leon.
The median household income in Leon was $62,659 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,078(1.75%) from $61,581 in 2020. This income is 83.99% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Leon sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $68,889. Overall, the median household income for the city of Leon stands at $62,659.
In Leon, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,535 for males and $18,771 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $49,964 for males and $37,697 for females.
In Leon, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $62,491.
In 2022, the population of Leon was 1,828, a 0.16% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Leon's population was 1,825, an increase of 0.61% compared to a population of 1,814 in 2020.
The median age in Leon, IA is 36.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.94% were under the age of 15, 23.60% aged 15 to 29, 35.49% aged 30 to 64, 17.54% aged 65 to 84, and 4.43% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Leon population: 97.55% are White and 2.45% are multiracial.