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De Leon

Texas · 2,258 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 $35,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,258
−7%since 2000
from 2,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024De Leon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,438
+70%since 2000
from $11,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(1,407)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(744)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.2%(49)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,363)
Diversity Score
60
+20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Leon, Texas?

De Leon, Texas has about 2,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Leon, Texas earns about $35,000 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in De Leon, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 23.8% 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 74 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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