Leon County's estimated 2026 population is 16,982 with a growth rate of 0.84% 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 1.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Leon County includes 79.99% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 5.6% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (79.99%)
Black or African American (7.29%)
Two or more races (6.25%)
Other race (5.6%)
Native American (0.67%)
Asian (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,852 | 79.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,172 | 7.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,004 | 6.25% |
| Other race | 900 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Leon County's average per capita income is $44,748. Household income levels show a median of $59,975. The poverty rate stands at 14.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,869 | - |
| Families | $75,328 | $89,300 |
| Households | $59,975 | $78,251 |
| Non Families | $34,079 | $52,502 |
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