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The City of Leon had a population of 1,899 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Leon is located at latitude 40.7397 and longitude -93.7477 in Decatur County. The formal boundaries for the City of Leon encompass a land area of 3.17 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Decatur County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Leon has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Leon is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Decatur County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,899 (100%) |
| Population Density | 606 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,231 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,777 |
| Median Home Value | $99,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,006 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 421 (41.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 397 (39.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 188 (18.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 818 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 433 (52.9%) |
The table below compares Leon to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 175 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 545 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 828 | 19th |
| Per Capita Income | # 902 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 552 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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