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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Leon County

Texas · 15,335 residents · 1,073.156 sq mi
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Leon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,981. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,800. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,335
+21%since 1990
from 12,665 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.1
+11%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Leon County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,981
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,599
+69%since 1990
from $10,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(10,751)
Black12.7%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(429)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score38.6%(4,893)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(12,366)
Black10.3%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,213)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score39.9%(6,126)
Diversity Score
40
+3%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Leon County to nearby counties

LEON COUNTY VS
Madison County
Income$74,596+141%
Home value$176,200+190%
Population14,226−16%
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LEON COUNTY VS
Freestone County
Income$59,960+94%
Home value$168,000+176%
Population20,811+23%
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LEON COUNTY VS
Houston County
Income$56,531+82%
Home value$164,900+171%
Population22,316+32%
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LEON COUNTY VS
Robertson County
Income$72,236+133%
Home value$185,900+206%
Population17,839+6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon County, Texas?

Leon County, Texas has about 15,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leon County, Texas earns about $30,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leon County, Texas expensive?

In Leon County, Texas, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Leon County, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leon County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leon County, Texas?

About 15.6% of people in Leon County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leon County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leon County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,670 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 75831ZIP 75833ZIP 77871ZIP 75846ZIP 75855ZIP 77865ZIP 75850ZIP 77855
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