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Leon County

Texas · 15,719 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 $43,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $120,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,719
+3%since 2000
from 15,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+15%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Leon County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,392
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,976
+65%since 2000
from $17,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(12,366)
Black10.3%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,213)
Asian0.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(6,126)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(11,659)
Black5.9%(921)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(2,446)
Asian0.7%(111)
Other1.9%(297)
Diversity Score50%(7,864)
Segregation Score28.3%(4,455)
Diversity Score
50
+25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$176,200+46%
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LEON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leon County, Texas?

Leon County, Texas has about 15,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leon County, Texas earns about $43,392 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 $120,300, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Leon County, Texas?

About 15.0% 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 17.7% 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 3,054 residents, a change of about 24 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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