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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

De Leon

Texas · 2,433 residents · 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 $19,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,900. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,433
+11%since 1990
from 2,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 974 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
−10%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024De Leon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,563
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,451
+32%since 1990
from $8,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$327
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $172 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,861)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(530)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,304)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,734)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(670)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score50.5%(1,229)
Diversity Score
51
−15%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 50.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Leon, Texas?

De Leon, Texas has about 2,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in De Leon, Texas earns about $19,563 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 $34,900, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in De Leon, Texas?

About 12.5% 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 25.8% 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 249 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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