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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Leon

Texas · 4,365 residents · 4.751 sq mi
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San Leon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,687. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,365
+31%since 1990
from 3,328 in 1990
1990 – 2024
919 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 700 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024San Leon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,687
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,422
+70%since 1990
from $11,415 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$546
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,843)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(229)
Asian9.9%(329)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,270)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(627)
Asian7.5%(327)
Diversity Score47.9%(2,089)
48
+10%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−23%since 1990
from 30.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Leon, Texas?

San Leon, Texas has about 4,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in San Leon, Texas?

The typical household in San Leon, Texas earns about $31,687 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Leon, Texas expensive?

In San Leon, Texas, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in San Leon, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Leon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Leon, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in San Leon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Leon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Leon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,037 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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