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Leona, Texas
Leona, Texas Post Office
Leona, Texas Post Office
Location of Leona, Texas
Location of Leona, Texas
Leon County Leona.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Leon
Area
 • Total 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2)
 • Land 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
358 ft (109 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 151
 • Density 68.0/sq mi (26.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75850
Area code(s) 903, 430
FIPS code 48-42340
GNIS feature ID 2410821

Leona is a small city located in Leon County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Texas.

Where is Leona?

Leona is a small city covering about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). The entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's a part of the beautiful Texas landscape.

How Many People Live in Leona?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 96
1980 165 71.9%
1990 178 7.9%
2000 181 1.7%
2010 175 −3.3%
2020 151 −13.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

The number of people living in Leona has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 96 residents. The population grew to 181 people by the year 2000. However, by 2020, the population had decreased slightly to 151 people.

In 2000, there were 181 people living in Leona. These people lived in 71 different homes. Many of these homes were families, with 48 of them being families. About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there.

The people in Leona ranged in age. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 18% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Leona was 36 years old.

Education in Leona

Students living in Leona attend schools that are part of the Centerville Independent School District. This district provides education for the children and teens in the area.

Famous People from Leona

  • Albert Collins (1932–1993) was a famous blues guitarist and singer. He was known for his unique guitar style. Albert Collins was born in Leona.

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