Leon County's estimated 2026 population is 299,384 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leon County is the 23rd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 275,981 and has seen a growth of 8.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32 years
Female: 32.7 years
Male: 31.4 years
There are 242,488 adults, (44,008 of whom are seniors) in Leon County.
Female: 156,811 (52.7%)
Male: 140,731 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Leon County includes 55.26% White, 30.38% Black or African American, 3.56% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164,417 | 55.26% |
| Black or African American | 90,396 | 30.38% |
| Two or more races | 24,623 | 8.28% |
| Asian | 10,580 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 7,011 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 396 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.04% |
Leon County's average per capita income is $49,715. Household income levels show a median of $66,287. The poverty rate stands at 18.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,541 | $154,690 |
| Families | $96,605 | $126,820 |
| Households | $66,287 | $95,060 |
| Non Families | $41,680 | $57,438 |
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