County · Texas
Leon County, Texas
Leon County, Texas. Leon County had 16,894 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 48289.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,894
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,719 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,263
Median household income
$61,449
±$5,115 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$186,400
±$15,970 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$907
±$64 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Leon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,719 residents in Leon County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,894 for July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,263 over 1,073 square miles of land.
| Measure | Leon County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,263 | 30,188,424 | −962 |
| Households | 6,741±334 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.12 | 2.69 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 9,067±19 | 12,128,515 | −724 |
Leon County's population since 2000
From 15,335 in 2000 to 16,894 in 2025: up 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Leon County?
Leon County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Buffalo with 1,906 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Buffalo | 1,767 | $45,202 |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop LakesGEOID 4834136 | 1,385 | not published |
| Centerville | 905 | $52,697 |
| Jewett | 793 | $43,833 |
| NormangeeGEOID 4851840 | 495 | $52,500 |
| OakwoodGEOID 4853232 | 389 | $37,396 |
| MarquezGEOID 4846752 | 181 | $84,375 |
| LeonaGEOID 4842340 | 151 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Leon County?
The median resident of Leon County is 44.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.7%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leon County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±0.9 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.6%±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.7% | 39.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.9%±1.7 pts | 39.1% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4%±2.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2%±3.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±1.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±3.3 pts | 33.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Leon County earn?
Half of Leon County's 6,741 households earn less than $61,449 a year (±$5,115), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,975 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,474 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leon County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,449±$5,115 | $78,476 | +$8,474 |
| Mean household income | $78,708±$6,116 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,192±$2,509 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±7.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4%±4.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Leon County?
Owners occupy 76.6% of Leon County's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,400 by its owner (±$15,970). The median renter pays $907 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leon County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $186,400±$15,970 | $283,800 | +$49,793 |
| Median gross rent | $907±$64 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1%±9.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,557±$145 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6%±3.3 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,067±19 | 12,128,515 | −724 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.9%±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±5.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.1%±4.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.5%±4.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Leon County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Leon County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Leon County get to work?
81.3% of Leon County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Leon County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.4%±2.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3%±3.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min±3.0 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Leon County's census tracts?
Leon County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,262 (Tract 9501.01) to $76,118 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 9501.0148289950101 | 3,300±398 | $45,262 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248289950102 | 2,406±393 | $29,750 |
| Tract 9502.0148289950201 | 2,114±415 | $74,643 |
| Tract 9502.0248289950202 | 3,149±496 | $61,406 |
| Tract 9503.0148289950301 | 1,410±248 | $76,118 |
| Tract 9503.0248289950302 | 3,884±521 | $71,058 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Leon County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 137th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 63rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th of 254 |
| Median household income | 149th of 253 |
| Median home value | 98th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 151st of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 88th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st of 252 |
| Median age | 43rd of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Leon County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.