Leon, WV Demographics

A map of Leon's Population by Race

Leon, West Virginia had a population of 137 in 2020. It was 94.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.1% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is the 387th 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

129 residents of Leon identify as White, or 94.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Leon slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Leon is more White than neighboring Cottageville (91.2% White), and Point Pleasant (94% White). Leon is less White than neighboring Buffalo (94.6% White), Henderson (96.9% White), and Eleanor (95.4% White).

Leon's Black Population

0 residents of Leon identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #329 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Leon is less Black than neighboring Buffalo (0.4% Black), Henderson (0.4% Black), Point Pleasant (1.3% Black), and Eleanor (0.1% Black).

Leon's Asian Population

0 residents of Leon identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Leon is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo (0.1% Asian), Point Pleasant (0.7% Asian), and Eleanor (0.7% Asian).

Leon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Leon identify as Hispanic, or 0.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #387 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Leon is less Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo (0.7% Hispanic), Cottageville (2.6% Hispanic), Henderson (0.4% Hispanic), Point Pleasant (0.7% Hispanic), and Eleanor (1% Hispanic).

Leon's Native American/Other Population

1 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 West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Leon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buffalo (0.6% Native American/Other), Henderson (0% Native American/Other), Point Pleasant (0.2% Native American/Other), and Eleanor (0.2% Native American/Other). Leon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cottageville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Leon's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Leon identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Leon is ranked #98 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Leon is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo (3.6% Multiracial), Henderson (2.2% Multiracial), Point Pleasant (3% Multiracial), and Eleanor (2.5% Multiracial). Leon is less Multiracial than neighboring Cottageville (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.