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St. Leo

Florida · 2,362 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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St. Leo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,767 residents. Median home value is $250,000. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,362
+297%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,103 / sq mi
+297%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.3
−1%since 2000
from 20.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4029812K2K3K1990201020202024St. Leo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,604
−33%since 2000
from $8,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+7%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(467)
Black8.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(53)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(910)
Black39.7%(938)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(398)
Asian3%(70)
Other5.4%(128)
Diversity Score85.5%(2,019)
Diversity Score
85
+106%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
Female
40.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Leo, Florida?

St. Leo, Florida has about 2,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Leo, Florida?

The typical household in St. Leo, Florida earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Leo, Florida expensive?

In St. Leo, Florida, the median home is worth about $250,000.

How educated are people in St. Leo, Florida?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Leo, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Leo, Florida?

About 41.3% of people in St. Leo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Leo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Leo, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,341 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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