Leon County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 297,542 | — | #246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,287 | -11.8% | #1,499 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.0 years | -17.7% | #3,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $301,800 | +7.1% | #616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,291 | +11.0% | #429 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.2% | #2,534 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leon County has a population of 297,542, making it the #246 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Leon County is $66,287, ranking #1,499 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Leon County is $301,800 (+7.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,291/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.6%.
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92.6% of residents in Leon County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Leon County, Florida
Leon County, Florida has a total population of 297,542, making it the 246th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leon County is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leon County is $66,287, which ranks #1,499 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Leon County is $301,800, 7.1% above the national median. Renters in Leon County pay a median gross rent of $1,291 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leon County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Leon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for Leon County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.