Leon County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,982, reflecting a 0.84% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Leon County is the 136th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 16,724 and has grown 1.54% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.6 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 12,564 adults, (3,999 of whom are seniors) in Leon County.
Female: 8,148 (50.1%)
Male: 8,115 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Leon County includes 75.94% White, 7.18% Black or African American, 6.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,350 | 75.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,474 | 9.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,168 | 7.18% |
| Other race | 1,072 | 6.59% |
| Native American | 175 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.15% |
Leon County 's average per capita income is $43,519. Household income levels show a median of $61,449. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,940 | - |
| Families | $75,095 | $89,539 |
| Households | $61,449 | $78,708 |
| Non Families | $30,368 | $52,122 |
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