Demographics & People — Leon, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,795 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
| Median Age | 38.6 |
| Total Households | 784 |
| Family Households | 403 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0453 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,730 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 441 |
| German | 430 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 397 |
| English | 312 |
| Irish | 235 |
| American | 123 |
| Dutch | 85 |
| Scottish | 55 |
| Italian | 48 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
Language
| English Only | 1,691 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 1,741 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 57 |
| Population 18+ | 1,355 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Leon, Iowa.