Leon County's estimated 2026 population is 303,416 with a growth rate of 0.48% 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 9.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Leon County includes 56.5% White, 30.67% Black or African American, 3.45% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (56.5%)
Black or African American (30.67%)
Two or more races (7.11%)
Asian (3.45%)
Other race (2.08%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166,854 | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 90,582 | 30.67% |
| Two or more races | 21,009 | 7.11% |
| Asian | 10,185 | 3.45% |
| Other race | 6,134 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 453 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Leon County's average per capita income is $47,718. Household income levels show a median of $65,074. The poverty rate stands at 18.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,498 | $151,066 |
| Families | $92,213 | $123,409 |
| Households | $65,074 | $93,105 |
| Non Families | $40,595 | $56,441 |
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