Leon, IA Demographics
A map of Leon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,715 | 94.1% |
Multiracial | 47 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 34 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.7% |
Black | 10 | 0.5% |
Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
Leon, Iowa had a population of 1,822 in 2020. It was 94.1% White, 0.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is the 181st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Leon's White Population
1,715 residents of Leon identify as White, or 94.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Leon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #372 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Leon is less White than neighboring Decatur City (95.4% White), Davis City (97.8% White), Van Wert (96.6% White), Weldon (97.8% White), and Pleasanton (100% White).
Leon's Black Population
10 residents of Leon identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #356 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Leon is more Black than neighboring Davis City (0% Black), Van Wert (0% Black), Weldon (0% Black), and Pleasanton (0% Black). Leon is less Black than neighboring Decatur City (1.1% Black).
Leon's Asian Population
4 residents of Leon identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #446 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Leon is more Asian than neighboring Davis City (0% Asian), Van Wert (0% Asian), Weldon (0% Asian), and Pleasanton (0% Asian). Leon is less Asian than neighboring Decatur City (0.6% Asian).
Leon's Hispanic Population
34 residents of Leon identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #630 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Leon is more Hispanic than neighboring Decatur City (1.7% Hispanic), Davis City (0% Hispanic), Van Wert (1.7% Hispanic), Weldon (0% Hispanic), and Pleasanton (0% Hispanic).
Leon's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Leon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Leon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Decatur City (0% Native American/Other), Davis City (0.6% Native American/Other), Van Wert (0% Native American/Other), Weldon (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasanton (0% Native American/Other).
Leon's Multiracial Population
47 residents of Leon identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Leon is ranked #520 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Leon is more Multiracial than neighboring Decatur City (1.1% Multiracial), Davis City (1.7% Multiracial), Van Wert (1.7% Multiracial), Weldon (2.2% Multiracial), and Pleasanton (0% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.