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Leona

Texas · 151 residents · 2.223 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $156,000.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−17%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+21%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071622172723271990201020202024Leona
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,949
+103%since 2000
from $17,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(147)
Black13.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(113)
Black12.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(13)
Asian2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(74)
Diversity Score
49
+35%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+44.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
84.5%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
64.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.9%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leona, Texas?

Leona, Texas has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leona, Texas expensive?

In Leona, Texas, the median home is worth about $156,000.

How educated are people in Leona, Texas?

About 51.0% of adults age 25 and over in Leona, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leona, Texas?

About 7.3% of people in Leona, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leona, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leona, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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