Leon County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Leon County is located in Texas with a total population of 16,067. It is the 137th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leon County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leon County is $59,975. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $177,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% 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 73.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.0% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.