U.S. County · Profile

Leon County

296.9KTotal Population
445Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+23.97%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Leon County has a population of 296,913 as of 2023. It is located in Florida.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Leon County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.9%171,913
Black or African American30.9%91,746
Hispanic or Latino6.9%20,487
Two or More Races5.7%16,924
Asian3.5%10,392
Some Other Race1.7%5,048
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%594
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Leon County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,317
17.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,823
3.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.4%
68.7% above national average
Median Age
31.4 years

Income & Poverty

$61,317Median Household Income
$36,823Per Capita Income
19.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,317$89,489
Families$89,114$120,202
Married-couple Families$89,114$99,808
Nonfamily Households$37,334$40,321

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Leon County, Florida.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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