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Town of Leon, Waushara County, Wisconsin
Leon (town), Waushara County, town, in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Leon (town), Waushara County had 1,569 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,534 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,540 (±173). GEOID 5513743500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,569
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,534 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,540 ±173
Median household income
$67,609
±$8,339 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$220,200
±$23,036 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
not published
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Leon (town), Waushara County and what county is it in?
Leon (town), Waushara County is a town in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It covers 36.0 square miles of land, 43 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside the Town of Leon (Waushara County): Pine River (CDP, 144 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Leon (town), Waushara County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,569 people lived in Leon (town), Waushara County on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,534 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,540 (±173).
| Measure | Leon (town), Waushara County | Waushara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,540±173 | 24,868 | no clear change |
| Households | 718±98 | 10,586 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.15 | 2.26 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 1,006±119 | 14,875 | no clear change |
Leon (town), Waushara County's population since 2000
From 1,281 in 2000 to 1,569 in 2025: up 22.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Leon (town), Waushara County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Leon (town), Waushara County?
The median resident of Leon (town), Waushara County is 55.5 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 31.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.8%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leon (town), Waushara County | Waushara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.5±3.3 | 50.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3%±2.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.1%±4.7 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Male | 49.3%±3.5 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9%±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6%±4.8 pts | 87.2% | −10.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8%±4.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±2.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6%±4.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±2.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2%±3.9 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.0%±1.6 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Leon (town), Waushara County earn?
Half of Leon (town), Waushara County's 718 households earn less than $67,609 a year (±$8,339), against $67,107 in Waushara County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,876 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $14,267 after inflation. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leon (town), Waushara County | Waushara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,609±$8,339 | $67,107 | −$14,267 |
| Mean household income | $79,305±$14,062 | $85,592 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,616±$6,146 | $41,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±4.8 pts | 10.9% | +7.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7%±8.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±4.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3%±2.8 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±4.7 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Leon (town), Waushara County?
Owners occupy 96.7% of Leon (town), Waushara County's occupied homes and renters 3.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,200 by its owner (±$23,036).
| Measure | Leon (town), Waushara County | Waushara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,200±$23,036 | $203,100 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3%±36.3 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,229±$84 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.7%±1.9 pts | 84.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.3%±1.9 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,006±119 | 14,875 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7%±4.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±50.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.2%±4.0 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±3.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6%±4.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Leon (town), Waushara County work and get to work?
83.1% of Leon (town), Waushara County's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.1 minutes.
| Measure | Leon (town), Waushara County | Waushara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.0%±5.3 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±6.5 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±5.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±4.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.1 min±4.5 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Leon (town), Waushara County?
No census tract lies mostly in Leon (town), Waushara County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.02Waushara County | 2,763 | $71,343 |
| Tract 9601Waushara County | 2,801 | $71,083 |
| Tract 9607Waushara County | 4,133 | $64,906 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Leon (town), Waushara County) · Census block assignment files
How does Leon (town), Waushara County compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Leon (town), Waushara County is the 5,814th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 270th-most populous of 1,239 in Wisconsin.
Leon (town), Waushara County ranks 726th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 270th | 1,239 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 244th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 674th | 914 |
| Median household income | 726th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 679th | 911 |
| Median home value | 666th | 913 |
| Poverty rate | 136th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 850th | 914 |
| Median age | 71st | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd | 914 |
| Work from home | 820th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 27th | 914 |
Leon (town), Waushara County's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Leon (town), Waushara County?
14 of the 56 figures for Leon (town), Waushara County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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