Leando, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leando, Iowa had a total population of 74, the 902nd largest community in Iowa. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 100.0% is notably above the national average.
Leando Quick Facts
How Leando Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23 | 74 | +221.7% |
How Leando Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Leando Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Van Buren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keosauqua | 914 | $51,136 | 8.8% | $98,500 |
| Farmington | 540 | $53,333 | 16.3% | $81,400 |
| Milton | 493 | $51,500 | 21.7% | $61,400 |
| Birmingham | 454 | $65,000 | 13.1% | $96,300 |
| Cantril | 335 | $40,000 | 8.1% | $80,000 |
| Bonaparte | 302 | $40,909 | 16.6% | $69,600 |
| Douds | 243 | N/A | 41.6% | $96,700 |
| Stockport | 210 | $53,125 | 22.4% | $57,500 |
| Mount Sterling | 36 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Leando
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth | 75 | $111,094 | $237,500 | 17.0% | 28.0% |
| Buckeye | 75 | $44,167 | N/A | 15.4% | 12.0% |
| Trenton | 75 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Exline | 73 | $43,750 | $85,600 | 4.8% | 12.3% |
| Nodaway | 73 | $58,125 | $48,800 | 27.1% | 8.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 74, Leando's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Leando is a small community located in Iowa, within Van Buren County. The total population is 74. It ranks as the 902nd most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leando is 1.1 years. This is 97% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 68.9% of the population under 18, Leando has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 100.0%. This is 2693% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Leando was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Leando was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leando, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leando, Iowa?
Leando, Iowa has a population of 74 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leando, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Leando — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leando, IA?
The poverty rate in Leando is 13.5%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Leando, Iowa?
Leando's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leando, IA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Leando — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.