West Lealman, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Lealman is a small city located in Florida, within Pinellas County. The total population is 14,944. It ranks as the 265th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Lealman is 57.1 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Lealman is $51,589. This is 31% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $169,100. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Lealman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.2% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.4% vs 2.9%).

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower 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 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Lealman, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.