Leon County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48289 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,263 | — | #2,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,449 | -18.2% | #1,937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.6 years | +14.7% | #818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,400 | -33.9% | #1,559 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | -22.0% | #1,400 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +30.2% | #2,195 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leon County has a population of 16,263, making it the #2,080 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Leon County is $61,449, ranking #1,937 out of 3,222 counties — 18.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Leon County is $186,400 (-33.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $907/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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82.8% of residents in Leon County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.7% below the national rate.
About Leon County, Texas
Leon County, Texas has a total population of 16,263, making it the 2,080th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leon County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leon County is $61,449, which ranks #1,937 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Leon County is $186,400, 33.9% below the national median. Renters in Leon County pay a median gross rent of $907 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leon County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Leon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.2%).
All data for Leon County, Texas 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.