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Leakey

Texas · 315 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Leakey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,154. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 13% 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 $121,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−19%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+20%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743965186407621990201020202024Leakey
2024721
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,154
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$27,134
+136%since 2000
from $11,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+155%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(294)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(206)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(96)
Asian1%(3)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score58.4%(184)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.7 min
−70%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leakey, Texas?

Leakey, Texas has about 315 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leakey, Texas?

The typical household in Leakey, Texas earns about $21,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leakey, Texas expensive?

In Leakey, Texas, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Leakey, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leakey, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leakey, Texas?

About 43.1% of people in Leakey, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leakey, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leakey, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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