Leon, West Virginia facts for kids
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Leon, West Virginia
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Location of Leon in Mason County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 137 |
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(2021)
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135 |
| • Density | 462.50/sq mi (178.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25123
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-46300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541786 |
Leon is a small town located in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It sits right next to the Kanawha River. In 2020, about 137 people lived there. Leon is part of the larger Point Pleasant area, which includes parts of West Virginia and Ohio.
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The Name of Leon
Leon was once known by a different name: 'Cologne'. In 1880, its name was changed to Leon. However, no one is quite sure where the name 'Leon' came from.
Leon's History
An important building in Leon is the Gen. John McCausland House. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is a special place recognized for its history. The area around it that is considered historic was made larger in 2000.
Where is Leon Located?
Leon is found at specific coordinates: 38.749501 degrees North and -81.958135 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 0.97 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). Most of this area, about 0.83 square kilometers (0.32 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.14 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
The Kanawha River flows right past Leon. This river is a major waterway that goes through the entire state of West Virginia.
Leon's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 127 | — | |
| 1890 | 242 | 90.6% | |
| 1900 | 250 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 240 | −4.0% | |
| 1920 | 299 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 283 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 219 | −22.6% | |
| 1950 | 244 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 236 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 192 | −18.6% | |
| 1980 | 228 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 145 | −36.4% | |
| 2000 | 132 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 158 | 19.7% | |
| 2020 | 137 | −13.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 135 | −14.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 158 people lived in Leon. These people lived in 61 different homes, and 46 of these were families.
The town had about 493.8 people per square mile (190.7 people per square kilometer). There were 77 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Leon (98.1%) were White. A small number (0.6%) were African American, and 1.3% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Out of the 61 homes, about 26.2% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.7%) were married couples living together. Some homes (9.8%) had a female head of household with no husband. A few (4.9%) had a male head of household with no wife. About 24.6% of homes were not families.
About 21.3% of all homes had only one person living there. Also, 21.3% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.59 people in each home and 3.00 people in each family.
The average age of people in Leon was 43.6 years old. About 15.8% of residents were under 18. About 10.8% were between 18 and 24. Around 27.8% were between 25 and 44. About 21% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 24.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Leon (Virginia Occidental) para niños
