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CITY · 2020 ACS

Leander

Texas · 59,202 residents · 38.686 sq mi
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Leander is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,108. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 51,606 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $292,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,202
+679%since 2000
from 7,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.6
+18%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
020K41K61K81K1990201020202024Leander
202474K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.4%(4,395)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(4,964)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.3%(4,890)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(4,444)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(2,880)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(7,402)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.9%(10,601)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.1%(8,341)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.7%(5,753)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.4%(3,788)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.3%(1,357)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(387)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,108
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,504 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,373
+99%since 2000
from $20,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,516
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $829 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(5,965)
Black2.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,211)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(33,905)
Black4.8%(2,856)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(13,087)
Asian9.9%(5,884)
Other4.1%(2,417)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.1%(12,203)
Puerto Rican1.4%(876)
Peruvian0.4%(254)
Spaniard0.4%(252)
Cuban0.2%(131)
Salvadoran0.2%(114)
Colombian0.1%(76)
Ecuadorian0.1%(55)
Venezuelan0.1%(32)
Argentine0%(18)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.3%(1,387)
Filipino1.1%(646)
Cambodian0.3%(176)
Chinese0.3%(161)
Vietnamese0.2%(107)
Japanese0.1%(66)
Nepalese0.1%(64)
Korean0.1%(63)
Laotian0.1%(50)
Pakistani0%(28)
Malaysian0%(18)
Burmese0%(9)
+ 2 more asian origin groups with data
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(114)
Ancestry
German14%(8,488)
English8.4%(5,080)
Irish7.4%(4,492)
Italian3.9%(2,341)
American3.5%(2,148)
French3.1%(1,866)
Polish2.7%(1,609)
Scottish1.8%(1,116)
Czech1.7%(1,031)
Norwegian1.3%(788)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(690)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.1%(648)
British0.7%(428)
Russian0.6%(388)
Greek0.6%(342)
Welsh0.5%(326)
Dutch0.5%(296)
West Indian0.5%(281)
Iranian0.4%(272)
Danish0.4%(232)
Portuguese0.3%(199)
Jamaican0.2%(143)
Swiss0.2%(134)
Canadian0.2%(127)
Egyptian0.1%(83)
Hungarian0.1%(83)
Brazilian0.1%(76)
Austrian0.1%(75)
Lebanese0.1%(65)
Slovak0.1%(48)
Nigerian0.1%(46)
Serbian0.1%(42)
Ukrainian0.1%(39)
Lithuanian0.1%(37)
Belgian0.1%(36)
Slovene0%(26)
Turkish0%(22)
Latvian0%(20)
Arab0%(15)
Haitian0%(15)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(7,740)
Married65.7%(19,081)
Widowed1.6%(473)
Divorced6%(1,752)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(6,520)
Married64.3%(18,091)
Widowed3.9%(1,091)
Divorced8.7%(2,455)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leander, Texas?

Leander, Texas has about 59,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leander, Texas?

The typical household in Leander, Texas earns about $106,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leander, Texas expensive?

In Leander, Texas, the median home is worth about $292,000, and the typical rent is about $1,516 a month.

How educated are people in Leander, Texas?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Leander, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leander, Texas?

About 4.3% of people in Leander, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leander, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leander, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,804 residents, a change of about 1642 percent over that period.

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

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