U.S. County · Profile

Leon County

16.5KTotal Population
15Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.04%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Leon County has a population of 16,538 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

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):15.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.0%13,727
Hispanic or Latino15.7%2,596
Black or African American7.5%1,240
Some Other Race5.3%877
Two or More Races3.8%628
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%50
Asian0.1%17
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
$57,363
23.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,519
9.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.4%
25.2% above national average
Median Age
44.7 years

Income & Poverty

$57,363Median Household Income
$34,519Per Capita Income
14.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,363$83,691
Families$69,737$90,296
Married-couple Families$69,737$78,105
Nonfamily Households$29,850$32,238

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, Texas.

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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