Leon County's estimated 2026 population is 17,049 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leon County is the 136th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 16,724 and has seen a growth of 1.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 12,564 adults, (3,999 of whom are seniors) in Leon County.
Female: 8,148 (50.1%)
Male: 8,115 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Leon County includes 75.94% White, 7.18% Black or African American, 6.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,350 | 75.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,474 | 9.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,168 | 7.18% |
| Other race | 1,072 | 6.59% |
| Native American | 175 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.15% |
Leon County's average per capita income is $43,519. Household income levels show a median of $61,449. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,940 | - |
| Families | $75,095 | $89,539 |
| Households | $61,449 | $78,708 |
| Non Families | $30,368 | $52,122 |
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