Leonidas, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leonidas, Minnesota had a total population of 37, the 879th largest city in Minnesota. The poverty rate is 46.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (46.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Leonidas Quick Facts
How Leonidas 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 | 39 | 37 | -5.1% |
| Median home value | $95,000 | $116,700 | +22.8% |
How Leonidas 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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Leonidas Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in St. Louis County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 87,093 | $68,807 | 16.8% | $242,700 |
| Hibbing | 16,057 | $55,789 | 16.2% | $130,200 |
| Hermantown | 10,218 | $90,849 | 5.4% | $382,300 |
| Virginia | 8,332 | $51,720 | 18.0% | $120,600 |
| Chisholm | 4,712 | $50,891 | 14.0% | $109,200 |
| Rice Lake | 4,153 | $89,663 | 7.2% | $309,600 |
| Eveleth | 3,448 | $50,725 | 14.8% | $97,600 |
| Ely | 3,240 | $43,901 | 13.9% | $157,300 |
| Proctor | 3,100 | $67,377 | 5.8% | $224,700 |
| Mountain Iron | 2,860 | $83,293 | 11.5% | $192,800 |
Cities Similar to Leonidas
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich | 37 | $37,500 | $89,000 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| Henriette | 37 | $27,188 | $92,500 | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Westport | 37 | $84,375 | $108,900 | 16.7% | 8.1% |
| South End | 38 | $31,875 | N/A | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Halma | 36 | $70,313 | $67,500 | 20.0% | 8.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 37, Leonidas'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
Leonidas is a small community located in Minnesota, within St. Louis County. The total population is 37. It ranks as the 879th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leonidas is 44.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 13.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 46.0%. This is 394% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Leonidas, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,700. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $329,300. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Leonidas 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
10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leonidas, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. 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 Leonidas, Minnesota?
Leonidas, Minnesota has a population of 37 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leonidas, MN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Leonidas — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leonidas, MN?
The poverty rate in Leonidas is 46.0%. This means approximately 17 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Leonidas, Minnesota?
Leonidas's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leonidas, MN?
The median home value in Leonidas is $116,700.
How educated is Leonidas, Minnesota?
10.3% of adults (25+) in Leonidas hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.