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Leonard

Texas · 1,987 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 $46,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $103,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,987
+8%since 2000
from 1,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.9
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Leonard
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(126)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(158)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(161)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(151)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(102)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(242)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(254)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(216)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(255)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.8%(195)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.9%(98)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,824
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,541
+66%since 2000
from $14,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%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-Hispanic84.1%(1,552)
Black5.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(145)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,451)
Black3.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(288)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other3.6%(72)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.6%(347)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(5)
Ancestry
Irish17.2%(440)
German15%(383)
English8.7%(223)
American6.6%(169)
French2.5%(65)
West Indian2.3%(58)
Jamaican1.8%(47)
British1.6%(41)
Scottish1.4%(37)
Dutch1.1%(28)
Danish0.9%(22)
Italian0.8%(21)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.7%(17)
Polish0.6%(16)
Welsh0.3%(8)
Norwegian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.2%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(392)
Married46.6%(447)
Widowed6.5%(62)
Divorced6.1%(59)
Women 15+
Never married30.1%(333)
Married37.5%(414)
Widowed9.3%(103)
Divorced23.1%(255)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonard, Texas?

Leonard, Texas has about 1,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonard, Texas?

The typical household in Leonard, Texas earns about $46,824 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Leonard, Texas?

About 9.7% 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 18.2% 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 243 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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