Leon, IA is a small town in Decatur County with a population of 1,716. The population density is 570 people per square mile. Leon has a variety of local businesses that serve the needs of the community, including the Decatur County Public Library, grocery stores, and hardware stores. Additionally, there are several restaurants offering a range of cuisines for visitors and locals alike. Year-round outdoor activities abound in Leon - from hiking along trails at Rock Creek State Park to fishing at Lake Miami. Other organizations in town include churches, post offices, and various clubs. Local sporting events such as basketball games at the high school gymnasium are popular among the residents of Leon.
The population in Leon is 1,716. There are 541 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leon is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leon is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leon
- 41.8% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 31.7% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Leon
- 97.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander