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De Leon

Texas · 2,370 residents (2025 est.) · 2.242 sq mi
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De Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,516
+3%since 2000
from 2,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024De Leon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,771
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,495
+114%since 2000
from $11,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+3%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,734)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(670)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(1,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,615)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(809)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other2%(51)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,522)
Diversity Score
61
+20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 21.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Leon, Texas?

De Leon, Texas has about 2,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Leon, Texas?

The typical household in De Leon, Texas earns about $46,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Leon, Texas expensive?

In De Leon, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in De Leon, Texas?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in De Leon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Leon, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in De Leon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Leon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, De Leon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 332 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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