Leon County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Leon County is located in Florida with a total population of 295,335. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leon County is 31.9 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leon County is $65,074. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $279,800. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Leon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.4% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

48.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Leon County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%. Notably, 21.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.