Leon County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Leon County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Leon County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Leon County, Texas. The estimated population of Leon County, Texas is 15,877 people, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look at the total population in Leon County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,877
 -8.36% -6.42%
2020
17,325
+0.58%
-
2019
17,225
+0.74%
-
2018
17,098
+0.78%
-
2017
16,966
 - -

Population of Leon County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.4%
76.5%
 -1.44%
Black/African American
6.1%
7.2%
 -15.28%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
15.3%
14.2%
 +7.75%
Asian
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.6%
 +166.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Leon County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 -0.22% 44 +2.33% 46 -0.65%
2020 44.7 +0.9% 43 +0.94% 46.3 +0.87%
2019 44.3 -1.56% 42.6 -4.48% 45.9 0%
2018 45 +0.67% 44.6 +4.69% 45.9 -0.65%
2017 44.7 - 42.6 - 46.2 -

The median age of Leon County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,087 -26.5% 1,006 +3.55% 823 1,033
10 to 19 1,097 +8.73% 1,065 -0.53% 1,195 1,050
20 to 29 847 -3.47% 762 -2.67% 800 707
30 to 39 1,005 -22.47% 848 -12.34% 789 748
40 to 49 756 +19% 966 -6.52% 903 898
50 to 59 1,284 -42% 1,062 -9.93% 813 960
60 to 69 1,164 +27.89% 1,440 -3.18% 1,489 1,369
70+ 1,245 -16.38% 1,332 -5.1% 1,045 1,255

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Leon County, Texas is $48,676.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Leon County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,930.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,192.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Leon County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Leon County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Leon County, Texas is currently $75,611.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.67% of households in Leon County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Leon County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Leon County is $30,998.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Leon County by the total population of Leon County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Leon County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Leon County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Leon County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Leon County over the age of 16 is 12,667.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Leon County is 48.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 891 21.50% 29.20%
20 to 24 years 599 63.40% 25.30%
25 to 29 years 908 77.20% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 609 83.40% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 1,788 82.50% 6.60%
45 to 54 years 1,711 82.30% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 1,003 57.50% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 1,313 56.10% 0.10%
65 to 74 years 2,248 17.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,597 7.70% 8.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Leon County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,907 51.80% 5.90%
Black or African American 826 45.80% 20.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 57.90% 4.50%
Asian 49 55.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 45 44.40% 0.00%
Other 523 62.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 279 27.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,578 58.60% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,942 51.30% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Leon County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Leon County is 6,092, with median earnings of $40,160.00.

Women in Leon County, Texas earning approximately 43.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,092 $40,160.00
Male 3,440 $55,029.00
Female 2,652 $23,692.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 639 $64,438.00
Business and Financial 93 $34,883.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $94,602.00
Architecture and Engineering 89 $70,982.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 147 $22,321.00
Legal 37 $14,813.00
Educational and Library 314 $38,167.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 105 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $42,917.00
Healthcare Support 117 $20,469.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 138 $106,667.00
Law Enforcement 230 $41,528.00
Food Preparation and Serving 319 $19,803.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 335 $16,875.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $25,731.00
Sales 789 $40,821.00
Office and Administrative Support 568 $37,115.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 124 $26,897.00
Construction and Extraction 575 $41,989.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 267 $59,338.00
Production 422 $38,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 210 $53,111.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 504 $96,000.00 135 $25,313.00
Business and Financial 33 $108,250.00 60 $33,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $94,602.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 85 $71,339.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 139 $20,893.00
Legal 8 $0.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 120 $19,667.00 194 $39,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 93 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 238 $33,636.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 106 $19,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $148,234.00 43 $51,393.00
Law Enforcement 201 $41,797.00 29 $39,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $21,090.00 234 $16,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $23,017.00 199 $11,421.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $0.00 48 $21,750.00
Sales 360 $79,133.00 429 $20,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $0.00 534 $37,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $38,750.00 55 $14,750.00
Construction and Extraction 564 $42,183.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 267 $59,338.00 0 $0.00
Production 373 $39,303.00 49 $17,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 207 $53,194.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,136 households in Leon County, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,300 families in Leon County with an average family size of 3.1 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,413 167 720 1,836
Average Household Size 3 3.92 3.93 1.13
Total Families 3,413 167 720 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.17 3.64 0

Poverty

Of the 4,300 families in Leon County, 14.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Leon County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,989 housing units in Leon County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,136 68.26%
Vacant 2,853 31.74%

12.70% of the total 8,989 housing units in Leon County are rental units. This is approximately 1,142 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,691 are occupied by the owner - or 52.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Leon County is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Leon County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    303
  • Less than $500
    258
  • $500 to $999
    609
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    275
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Leon County is $125,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Leon County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    913
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    930
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    643
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    712
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    689
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    438
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    258
  • $1,000,000 or more
    108

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Leon County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Leon County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    481
  • 1940 to 1949
    212
  • 1950 to 1959
    324
  • 1960 to 1969
    640
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,230
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,459
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,834
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,590
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,219
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Leon County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    190
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,847
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,556
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,543

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Leon County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Leon County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Leon County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    458
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    656
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    904
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    551
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    501
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    173
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    865
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    148
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    181
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    395
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    654
  • 90 or more minutes
    340

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Leon County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Leon County, Texas

We have data for 11 places in Leon County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.