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Leary

Texas · 433 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Leary has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,893. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 12% 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 $96,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
−22%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3915186457718981990201020202024Leary
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,893
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,818
+67%since 2000
from $14,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+61%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(507)
Black5.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(368)
Black3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.9%(17)
Diversity Score25.7%(111)
Diversity Score
26
+50%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leary, Texas?

Leary, Texas has about 433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leary, Texas?

The typical household in Leary, Texas earns about $50,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leary, Texas expensive?

In Leary, Texas, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Leary, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leary, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leary, Texas?

About 10.7% of people in Leary, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leary, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leary, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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