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Leon, Iowa
Location of Leon, Iowa
Location of Leon, Iowa
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)
 • 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
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.

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 / 40.74000; -93.74639 (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
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%
Source:
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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