Leon County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Leon County, Texas has a population of 16,263, the 137th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,449 and the median home value is $186,400. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Leon County Quick Facts

Population 16,263

Median Household Income $61,44990% MOE ±$5,115

Median Home Value $186,40090% MOE ±$15,970

Poverty Rate 16.4%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.2%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 44.6 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 16,263 137th of 254

Median Income $61,449 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Leon County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,225	16,263	-5.6%
Median household income	$52,976	$61,449	+16.0%
Median home value¹	$136,609	$186,400	+36.4%
Median gross rent	$951	$907	No clear change (-4.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Leon

$61,449

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Leon

$186,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.5%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

51.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $907/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

28.1%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Leon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Buffalo	1,652	$45,202	18.4%	$73,500
Jewett	1,075	$43,833	37.8%	$137,500
Centerville	1,053	$52,697	8.6%	$200,500
Normangee	826	$52,500	6.4%	$188,700
Hilltop Lakes	797	N/A	27.4%	$233,300
Leona	244	N/A	2.1%	$187,900
Marquez	198	$84,375	9.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Leon County is located in Texas with a total population of 16,263. It is the 137th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leon County is 44.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.8% 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 Leon County is $61,449. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $186,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Leon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 87.4%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Leon County has a population of 16,263, making it the 137th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Leon County?

The median household income in Leon County is $61,449 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Leon County, Texas?

Leon County contains 7 Census-designated places.