Leon, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Leon
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Leon Town Hall
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Location of the Town of Leon
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 858 |
| • Density | 24.0/sq mi (9.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-43475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583544 |
| Website | http://townofleon.com/ |
The Town of Leon is a small community. It is found in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 858 people lived there. People say Leon got its name from a city in Mexico called León, Guanajuato.
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Fun Things to Do: GatorFest!
Leon has a special yearly party called GatorFest. This fun event started in 2003. It's a great way for everyone to celebrate together!
Where is Leon? (Geography)
The Town of Leon covers an area of about 35.8 square miles. That's about 92.6 square kilometers. All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in Leon? (Demographics)
Let's look at the people who live in Leon. This information is from the census taken in 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 858 people living in the town. These people lived in 301 different homes. Out of these homes, 247 were families. The town had about 24 people per square mile. There were also 320 housing units available.
Most people in Leon were White (about 98.83%). A small number were Native American (0.35%) or Asian (0.23%). About 0.58% of people were from two or more races. About 1.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
Many homes in Leon had children under 18 living there (39.9%). Most homes (72.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes (6.0%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 17.9% of homes were not families.
Almost 15% of all homes had just one person living there. About 5.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.85 people in each home. For families, the average size was 3.17 people.
Age Groups
The people in Leon were spread out across different age groups.
- About 28.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Leon was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 105.4 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Leon was $45,526. For families, the average income was $48,250. Males earned an average of $29,821, while females earned $26,875. The average income per person in the town was $17,415.
A small number of families (3.5%) and people (4.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.3% of those under 18 and 3.8% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Leon
Some notable people have connections to the Town of Leon:
- William J. Austin: He was a miller and farmer. He also served as a legislator in Wisconsin.
- Donald "Deke" Slayton: He was an American pilot in World War II. He was also an aeronautical engineer, an astronaut, and a test pilot.
See also
In Spanish: Leon (condado de Monroe, Wisconsin) para niños
