Leon town is located in Cattaraugus County New York. Leon town has a 2024 population of 1,244. Leon town is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,248 in 2020.
The average household income in Leon town is $78,925 with a poverty rate of 20.35%. The median age in Leon town is 21.7 years: 24.4 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leon town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,471 | 95.33% |
| Other race | 61 | 3.95% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 366 | 4.22 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 259 | 5 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.86 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 18 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 2.92 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
4.81
Average Family Size
4.22
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 7.27% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 10.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 4.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 6.06% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 27.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 26.51% |
| Some College | 132 | 17.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 679 | 472 | 69 |
| Other Race | 53 | 9 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,083 | $0 | $54,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,313 | $46,111 | $21,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,661 | $34,196 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,000 | $42,414 | $44,423 |
| Some College | $45,268 | $63,750 | $43,462 |
$44,000
Average Earnings
$42,414
Average Male
$44,423
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.11% of Leon town residents speak only English, while 19.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,466 | 295 | 20.12% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 15 | 34.09% |
| Other | 61 | 15 | 24.59% |
| Multiple | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
20.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leon town is Hispanic, with 34.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leon town is White, with 20.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
| Some College | 6.1% |
| High School | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.95% |
| Female Employed | 2.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,813 | $84,262 |
| Households | $67,188 | $78,925 |
| Married Families | $76,181 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,269 | $56,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.62% |
| Other Race | 4 | 7.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.24%
Born in Leon town
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.31% of Leon town residents were born in the United States, with 89.24% having been born in New York. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,239 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 1,240 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 1,241 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 1,242 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 1,243 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 1,244 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,245 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,246 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,247 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,248 | -50 | -3.85% |
| 2019 | 1,298 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,306 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,313 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,316 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,319 | -14 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 1,333 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 1,338 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,343 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 1,349 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 1,356 | 0 | 0% |