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Leonard

Texas · 1,990 residents · 2.289 sq mi
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Leonard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,990
+8%since 2000
from 1,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Leonard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,458
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,709
+34%since 2000
from $14,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,552)
Black5.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(145)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(568)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,599)
Black4.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(216)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other5.2%(104)
Diversity Score44.3%(881)
Diversity Score
44
+44%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonard, Texas?

Leonard, Texas has about 1,990 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonard, Texas?

The typical household in Leonard, Texas earns about $36,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonard, Texas expensive?

In Leonard, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Leonard, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leonard, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonard, Texas?

About 15.4% of people in Leonard, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonard, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonard, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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