Leon County, Florida Demographics 2026
Leon County, Florida has a population of 297,542, the 23rd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $66,287 and the median home value is $301,800. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Leon County Quick Facts
How Leon County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 295,335 | 297,542 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $65,074 | $66,287 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $279,800 | $301,800 | +7.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Leon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | 23.6% | $294,400 |
| Bradfordville | 18,953 | $133,359 | 3.6% | $383,300 |
| Woodville | 3,722 | $53,772 | 17.4% | $164,800 |
| Fort Braden | 917 | $80,272 | 7.1% | $164,000 |
| Chaires | 588 | $167,569 | 2.4% | $361,500 |
| Miccosukee | 478 | $128,681 | 8.4% | $376,300 |
| Capitola | 375 | $34,430 | 7.2% | $114,900 |
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Population Overview
Leon County is located in Florida with a total population of 297,542. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leon County is 32.0 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leon County is $66,287. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $301,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Leon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.1% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.
Education
48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Leon County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 21.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Leon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leon County, Florida?
Leon County has a population of 297,542, making it the 23rd most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Leon County?
The median household income in Leon County is $66,287 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.
How many cities are in Leon County, Florida?
Leon County contains 7 Census-designated places.