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Leon, Iowa
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Location of Leon, Iowa
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Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Decatur |
Area | |
• Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
• Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.11 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 1,822 |
• Density | 581.74/sq mi (224.60/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
50144
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Area code(s) | 641 |
FIPS code | 19-44535 |
GNIS feature ID | 0458291 |
Website | http://cityofleoniowa.com |
Leon is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,822 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Decatur County.
The city is located near the Little River Lake Recreation Area. Leon is home to a major rodeo that has been Rodeo of the Year in Iowa for many years.
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History
Leon was incorporated as a city in 1858. It was a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Geography
Leon is located at 40°44′24″N 93°44′47″W / 40.74000°N 93.74639°W (40.739924, -93.746342).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.18 square miles (8.24 km2), of which, 3.17 square miles (8.21 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
Historical population | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1870 | 820 | — |
1880 | 1,367 | +66.7% |
1890 | 1,422 | +4.0% |
1900 | 1,905 | +34.0% |
1910 | 1,991 | +4.5% |
1920 | 2,193 | +10.1% |
1930 | 2,006 | −8.5% |
1940 | 2,307 | +15.0% |
1950 | 2,139 | −7.3% |
1960 | 2,004 | −6.3% |
1970 | 2,142 | +6.9% |
1980 | 2,094 | −2.2% |
1990 | 2,047 | −2.2% |
2000 | 1,982 | −3.2% |
2010 | 1,977 | −0.3% |
2020 | 1,822 | −7.8% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,977 people, 826 households, and 482 families living in the city. The population density was 623.7 inhabitants per square mile (240.8/km2). There were 952 housing units at an average density of 300.3 per square mile (115.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 826 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
City Council
Allen Simmonds, Mayor
Sue Kelly
Joe Stephens
Sharon South
Elmer Eastin
Troy Armstrong
Education
The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.
Notable residents
- Steven V. Carter, politician
- Sarah Bond Hanley, politician
- John Clinton Porter, politician
See also
In Spanish: Leon (Iowa) para niños