Leary, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leary, Texas had a total population of 540, the 1246th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Leary Quick Facts
How Leary 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 | 564 | 540 | -4.3% |
| Median household income | $53,750 | $58,750 | +9.3% |
| Median home value | $164,800 | $153,800 | -6.7% |
How Leary Compares
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Leary Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Bowie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | 35,992 | $50,573 | 22.0% | $171,500 |
| Wake Village | 5,867 | $71,574 | 14.3% | $186,000 |
| New Boston | 4,571 | $63,937 | 18.5% | $111,500 |
| Nash | 4,032 | $50,592 | 13.8% | $156,200 |
| Hooks | 2,299 | $43,555 | 25.2% | $69,800 |
| De Kalb | 1,976 | $50,104 | 18.8% | $89,200 |
| Red Lick | 1,333 | $136,250 | 3.9% | $320,800 |
| Maud | 988 | $60,441 | 16.2% | $96,800 |
| Redwater | 747 | $49,167 | 20.8% | $110,600 |
Cities Similar to Leary
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placedo | 539 | N/A | $45,900 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| Sandy Hollow-Escondidas | 539 | N/A | N/A | 36.0% | 82.2% |
| O'Donnell | 533 | $59,286 | $67,600 | 5.7% | 10.9% |
| Lyons | 528 | N/A | $210,400 | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Falls City | 541 | $56,339 | $174,100 | 30.0% | 3.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 540, Leary's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Leary is a small community located in Texas, within Bowie County. The total population is 540. It ranks as the 1246th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leary is 33.5 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leary is $58,750. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Leary is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Leary has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leary, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leary, Texas?
Leary, Texas has a population of 540 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leary, TX?
The median household income in Leary is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leary, TX?
The poverty rate in Leary is 16.5%. This means approximately 89 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Leary, Texas?
Leary's population is 85.4% White, 4.1% Black, 6.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leary, TX?
The median home value in Leary is $153,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Leary, Texas?
12.3% of adults (25+) in Leary hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.