Leon County, FL

Leon County Overview

294,128
TOTAL POPULATION
139,638
MALE POPULATION
154,490
FEMALE POPULATION
90.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,823
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,114
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,317
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,829
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
159,814
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Leon County Area Codes

Race in Leon County

The most populous races in Leon County are White / Caucasian (170,168 | 57.9%), Black / African American (91,031 | 30.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (20,385 | 6.9%).
Race in Leon County
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,3483.5%
Black / African American91,03130.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1290.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,3856.9%
Native / Alaskan4670.2%
White / Caucasian170,16857.9%
Two or more Races16,8865.7%
Some other Race5,0991.7%
Total294,128100.0%

Ancestry in Leon County

The most populous ancestries reported in Leon County are English (30,207 | 10.3%), Irish (25,619 | 8.7%), German (25,302 | 8.6%), American (12,440 | 4.2%), and Italian (11,286 | 3.8%), together accounting for 35.6% of all Leon County residents.
Ancestry in Leon County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,8920.6%
Albanian270.0%
American12,4404.2%
Apache120.0%
Arab1,4520.5%
Argentinean1650.1%
Armenian1530.1%
Australian1080.0%
Austrian4230.1%
Bahamian3950.1%
Barbadian180.0%
Basque980.0%
Belgian1750.1%
Belizean140.0%
Bhutanese9570.3%
Blackfeet610.0%
Bolivian90.0%
Brazilian4980.2%
British2,7610.9%
British West Indian390.0%
Bulgarian510.0%
Burmese8340.3%
Cajun350.0%
Canadian4890.2%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic890.0%
Central American2,5500.9%
Central American Indian1510.1%
Cherokee8230.3%
Cheyenne240.0%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean2570.1%
Chippewa360.0%
Choctaw410.0%
Colombian1,0430.4%
Costa Rican2010.1%
Creek1480.1%
Croatian1680.1%
Cuban3,9071.3%
Czech5820.2%
Czechoslovakian1470.1%
Danish7550.3%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican8470.3%
Dutch1,9570.7%
Eastern European8540.3%
Ecuadorian1800.1%
Egyptian1580.1%
English30,20710.3%
Ethiopian210.0%
European5,0731.7%
Filipino1710.1%
Finnish2670.1%
French5,4971.9%
French Canadian8700.3%
German25,3028.6%
German Russian60.0%
Ghanaian650.0%
Greek1,0960.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro850.0%
Guatemalan2820.1%
Guyanese1050.0%
Haitian1,9930.7%
Honduran3080.1%
Hungarian6560.2%
Icelander740.0%
Indian (Asian)3,1861.1%
Indonesian420.0%
Iranian2480.1%
Iraqi220.0%
Irish25,6198.7%
Iroquois390.0%
Israeli1130.0%
Italian11,2863.8%
Jamaican1,6460.6%
Japanese670.0%
Jordanian410.0%
Korean1,8780.6%
Laotian90.0%
Latvian930.0%
Lebanese4680.2%
Liberian190.0%
Lithuanian3770.1%
Lumbee330.0%
Luxembourger100.0%
Macedonian210.0%
Malaysian330.0%
Maltese120.0%
Mexican3,5451.2%
Mexican American Indian2210.1%
Mongolian410.0%
Moroccan260.0%
Native Hawaiian630.0%
Navajo210.0%
Nicaraguan5840.2%
Nigerian8930.3%
Northern European5430.2%
Norwegian1,6050.5%
Osage60.0%
Pakistani4210.1%
Palestinian360.0%
Panamanian4890.2%
Paraguayan1150.0%
Pennsylvania German140.0%
Peruvian3360.1%
Polish5,2641.8%
Portuguese4480.2%
Puerto Rican3,3011.1%
Romanian1360.1%
Russian2,1710.7%
Salvadoran6860.2%
Samoan990.0%
Scandinavian7070.2%
Scotch-Irish3,5281.2%
Scottish6,1972.1%
Seminole500.0%
Serbian1270.0%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux420.0%
Slavic1480.1%
Slovak1810.1%
Slovene970.0%
Somali90.0%
South African250.0%
South American2,8060.9%
Spaniard1,2150.4%
Spanish5780.2%
Sri Lankan1,2590.4%
Subsaharan African3,1581.1%
Sudanese270.0%
Swedish1,5410.5%
Swiss5620.2%
Syrian1540.1%
Thai3,7011.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1120.0%
Turkish4490.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander780.0%
Ugandan180.0%
Ukrainian5660.2%
Uruguayan80.0%
Venezuelan6930.2%
Vietnamese1500.1%
Welsh2,1460.7%
West Indian1,0440.4%
Yugoslavian440.0%
Zimbabwean50.0%
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Immigrants in Leon County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Leon County came from Asia (8,430 | 2.9%), Latin America (6,670 | 2.3%), Caribbean (2,934 | 1.0%), South Central Asia (2,849 | 1.0%), and Europe (2,674 | 0.9%), together accounting for 8.0% of all Leon County residents.
Immigrants in Leon County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,6040.5%
Albania350.0%
Argentina490.0%
Asia8,4302.9%
Australia270.0%
Austria50.0%
Azores40.0%
Bahamas1310.0%
Bangladesh1300.0%
Belize60.0%
Bolivia130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina320.0%
Brazil4680.2%
Bulgaria310.0%
Cameroon190.0%
Canada5930.2%
Caribbean2,9341.0%
Central America1,7760.6%
Chile80.0%
China2,1320.7%
Colombia3310.1%
Costa Rica140.0%
Croatia100.0%
Cuba9590.3%
Denmark190.0%
Dominica140.0%
Dominican Republic1680.1%
Eastern Africa4240.1%
Eastern Asia2,6480.9%
Eastern Europe8590.3%
Ecuador640.0%
Egypt1340.1%
El Salvador3060.1%
England2270.1%
Ethiopia290.0%
Europe2,6740.9%
France1000.0%
Germany5760.2%
Ghana1090.0%
Greece260.0%
Guatemala1470.1%
Guyana2120.1%
Haiti5570.2%
Honduras1260.0%
Hong Kong580.0%
Hungary390.0%
India2,1410.7%
Indonesia90.0%
Iran2840.1%
Iraq160.0%
Israel1700.1%
Italy450.0%
Jamaica6590.2%
Japan1950.1%
Jordan710.0%
Kazakhstan160.0%
Kenya2280.1%
Korea3210.1%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos160.0%
Latin America6,6702.3%
Lebanon150.0%
Liberia190.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia430.0%
Mexico8600.3%
Middle Africa1100.0%
Morocco60.0%
Nepal1090.0%
Netherlands540.0%
Nicaragua1200.0%
Nigeria4910.2%
Northern Africa1670.1%
Northern Europe7130.2%
Oceania490.0%
Pakistan1340.1%
Panama1970.1%
Peru1040.0%
Philippines1,1290.4%
Poland220.0%
Portugal100.0%
Romania800.0%
Russia3970.1%
Saudi Arabia560.0%
Scotland200.0%
Serbia770.0%
Sierra Leone480.0%
South Africa1150.0%
South America1,9600.7%
South Central Asia2,8491.0%
South Eastern Asia2,2620.8%
Southern Europe3670.1%
Spain2860.1%
Sri Lanka100.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Sudan120.0%
Sweden490.0%
Syria820.0%
Taiwan3600.1%
Thailand1840.1%
Trinidad and Tobago870.0%
Turkey2050.1%
Ukraine780.0%
Uruguay80.0%
Uzbekistan250.0%
Venezuela6150.2%
Vietnam8320.3%
Western Africa7660.3%
Western Asia6450.2%
Western Europe7350.3%
Zaire910.0%
Zimbabwe300.0%
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Sex and Age in Leon County

Sex and Age in Leon County

The most populous age groups in Leon County are 20 to 24 Years (21,622 | 15.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (24,117 | 15.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Leon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,466 (5.3%)7,135 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years7,505 (5.4%)7,043 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years7,919 (5.7%)7,763 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years12,790 (9.2%)15,705 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Years21,622 (15.5%)24,117 (15.6%)
25 to 29 Years11,047 (7.9%)11,381 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years8,933 (6.4%)9,440 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years8,407 (6.0%)8,572 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years7,416 (5.3%)8,525 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years7,040 (5.0%)7,653 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years7,119 (5.1%)7,542 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years6,673 (4.8%)7,820 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years7,573 (5.4%)8,530 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years6,286 (4.5%)7,936 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years5,471 (3.9%)5,911 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years2,985 (2.1%)3,929 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,927 (1.4%)2,732 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,459 (1.0%)2,756 (1.8%)
Total139,638 (100.0%)154,490 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Leon County

Median Family Size in Leon County

The median family size in Leon County is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,029 | 25.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,301 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Leon County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple41,477 (66.0%)3.01
Single Male/Father5,301 (8.4%)2.77
Single Female/Mother16,029 (25.5%)3.04
Total Families62,807 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Leon County

The median household size in Leon County is 2.33 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,301 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (55,948 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Leon County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple41,477 (34.9%)3.03
Single Male/Father5,301 (4.5%)3.22
Single Female/Mother16,029 (13.5%)3.21
Non-family55,948 (47.1%)1.47
Total Households118,755 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Leon County

Out of a total of 118,755 households in Leon County, 62,807 (52.9%) are family households, while 55,948 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,626, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39,208.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Leon County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39,208 (33.0%)
2-Person Households30,626 (25.8%)11,237 (9.5%)
3-Person Households14,778 (12.4%)3,140 (2.6%)
4-Person Households10,922 (9.2%)2,112 (1.8%)
5-Person Households4,306 (3.6%)146 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,610 (1.4%)87 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households565 (0.5%)18 (0.0%)
Total62,807 (52.9%)55,948 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Leon County

Fertility by Age in Leon County

Average fertility rate in Leon County is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Leon County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years77 (2.5%)5.0
20 to 34 years2,211 (73.0%)49.0
35 to 50 years739 (24.4%)28.0
Total3,027 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leon County

66.2% of women with births (3,027) in Leon County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 84.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leon County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years12 (15.6%)65 (84.4%)
20 to 34 years1,437 (65.0%)774 (35.0%)
35 to 50 years554 (75.0%)185 (25.0%)
Total2,004 (66.2%)1,023 (33.8%)

Fertility by Education in Leon County

Average fertility rate in Leon County is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Leon County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School72 (2.4%)8.0
High School Diploma537 (17.7%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree1,038 (34.3%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree722 (23.8%)37.0
Graduate Degree658 (21.7%)61.0
Total3,027 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leon County

33.8% of women with births in Leon County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 61.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leon County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School35 (48.6%)37 (51.4%)
High School Diploma369 (68.7%)168 (31.3%)
College or Associate's Degree398 (38.3%)640 (61.7%)
Bachelor's Degree568 (78.7%)154 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree633 (96.2%)25 (3.8%)
Total2,004 (66.2%)1,023 (33.8%)

Income in Leon County

Income Overview in Leon County

Per Capita Income in Leon County is $36,823, while median incomes of families and households are $89,114 and $61,317 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income294,128$36,823
Median Family Income62,807$89,114
Mean Family Income62,807$120,202
Median Household Income118,755$61,317
Mean Household Income118,755$89,489
Income Deficit62,807$10,829
Wage / Income Gap (%)294,12816.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)294,12883.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index294,1280.51

Earnings by Sex in Leon County

Average Earnings in Leon County are $33,313, $36,627 for men and $30,696 for women, a difference of 16.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Leon County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male82,123 (48.4%)$36,627
Female87,396 (51.6%)$30,696
Total169,519 (100.0%)$33,313

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leon County

The most common earnings brackets in Leon County are $100,000+ for men (11,094 | 13.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (6,131 | 7.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leon County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,758 (5.8%)6,131 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,666 (4.5%)5,435 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,982 (4.9%)5,028 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,791 (3.4%)3,032 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,579 (3.1%)3,657 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,291 (2.8%)3,248 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,394 (4.1%)2,604 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,667 (2.0%)2,762 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,984 (2.4%)2,678 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,800 (3.4%)2,781 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,272 (6.4%)5,608 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,624 (5.6%)5,695 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,547 (4.3%)5,553 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,509 (4.3%)4,619 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,112 (5.0%)5,020 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,062 (3.7%)4,036 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,916 (8.4%)5,326 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,111 (5.0%)3,792 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,964 (7.3%)4,910 (5.6%)
$100,000+11,094 (13.5%)5,481 (6.3%)
Total82,123 (100.0%)87,396 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leon County

Average earnings in Leon County are $50,360 for men and $41,789 for women, a difference of 17.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,828, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,116. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,722, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,722.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leon County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,116$23,722
High School Diploma$36,490$28,305
College or Associate's Degree$42,096$34,725
Bachelor's Degree$59,185$47,978
Graduate Degree$74,828$58,722
Total$50,360$41,789

Family Income in Leon County

Family Income Brackets in Leon County

According to the Leon County family income data, there are 12,561 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,193 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Leon County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5754.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1931.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,1405.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4545.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996,2189.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999,23314.7%
$75,000 to $99,9999,48415.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912,56120.0%
$150,000 to $199,9996,46910.3%
$200,000+8,47913.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leon County

4-person families (10,330 | 16.5%) account for the highest median family income in Leon County with $109,010 per family, while 2-person families (32,879 | 52.3%) have the highest median income of $41,522 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leon County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32,879 (52.3%)$83,045
3-Person Families14,041 (22.4%)$84,475
4-Person Families10,330 (16.5%)$109,010
5-Person Families3,760 (6.0%)$107,643
6-Person Families1,366 (2.2%)$102,663
7+ Person Families431 (0.7%)$80,574
Total62,807 (100.0%)$89,114

Family Income by Number of Earners in Leon County

The median family income in Leon County is $89,114, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,835) having the highest median family income of $142,595, while families with 1 earner (21,256) have the lowest median family income of $58,750, accounting for 7.7% and 33.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Leon County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,822 (14.1%)$59,048
1 Earner21,256 (33.8%)$58,750
2 Earners27,894 (44.4%)$107,377
3+ Earners4,835 (7.7%)$142,595
Total62,807 (100.0%)$89,114

Household Income in Leon County

Household Income Brackets in Leon County

With 19,120 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Leon County, accounting for 16.1% of all households. In contrast, only 5,106 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Leon County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,8578.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995,1064.3%
$15,000 to $24,99910,2138.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999,8578.3%
$35,000 to $49,99914,84412.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919,12016.1%
$75,000 to $99,99915,31912.9%
$100,000 to $149,99916,98214.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997,7196.5%
$200,000+9,6198.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Leon County

The median household income in Leon County is $61,317, with the highest median household income of $81,636 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,854 households (30.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,560, with 17,973 households (15.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Leon County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17,973 (15.1%)$24,560
25 to 44 Years38,930 (32.8%)$63,969
45 to 64 Years35,854 (30.2%)$81,636
65+ Years25,998 (21.9%)$70,120
Total118,755 (100.0%)$61,317

Poverty in Leon County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon County

With 18.4% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Leon County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11,281 males (44.1%) and 13,009 females (48.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,416 (19.5%)1,534 (22.2%)
5 Years245 (17.2%)107 (10.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,125 (23.9%)1,579 (17.1%)
12 to 14 Years469 (9.8%)742 (17.9%)
15 Years225 (14.5%)274 (14.6%)
16 and 17 Years632 (20.6%)486 (18.0%)
18 to 24 Years11,281 (44.1%)13,009 (48.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,496 (12.7%)3,324 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,009 (6.5%)2,238 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,709 (12.1%)1,835 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,704 (12.1%)1,859 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years821 (7.1%)1,357 (10.0%)
75 Years and over416 (6.7%)1,048 (11.9%)
Total24,548 (18.4%)29,392 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon County

According to the poverty statistics in Leon County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 90.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,859 (80.5%)5,363 (77.8%)
5 Years1,180 (82.8%)968 (90.0%)
6 to 11 Years6,762 (76.1%)7,664 (82.9%)
12 to 14 Years4,341 (90.2%)3,404 (82.1%)
15 Years1,329 (85.5%)1,600 (85.4%)
16 and 17 Years2,434 (79.4%)2,209 (82.0%)
18 to 24 Years14,275 (55.9%)13,887 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years17,125 (87.3%)17,120 (83.7%)
35 to 44 Years14,607 (93.5%)14,518 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years12,369 (87.9%)13,198 (87.8%)
55 to 64 Years12,364 (87.9%)14,341 (88.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,731 (92.9%)12,250 (90.0%)
75 Years and over5,781 (93.3%)7,780 (88.1%)
Total109,157 (81.6%)114,302 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leon County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Leon County show that 3.4% or 1,391 of the total 41,477 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.9%, comprising of 95 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 562 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leon County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children25,252 (97.8%)562 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children12,250 (95.4%)587 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children2,435 (94.3%)147 (5.7%)
5 or more Children149 (61.1%)95 (38.9%)
Total40,086 (96.7%)1,391 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leon County

According to the poverty data in Leon County, 18.1% or 960 single-father households and 26.5% or 4,250 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (32.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 households (95.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leon County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children446 (15.9%)745 (12.8%)
1 or 2 Children377 (18.3%)2,637 (29.7%)
3 or 4 Children126 (32.8%)664 (59.0%)
5 or more Children11 (24.4%)204 (95.8%)
Total960 (18.1%)4,250 (26.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leon County

The poverty data for Leon County shows that 1,391 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 5,210 of the single-parent households (24.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 households (38.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 215 household (83.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leon County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children562 (2.2%)1,191 (13.8%)
1 or 2 Children587 (4.6%)3,014 (27.5%)
3 or 4 Children147 (5.7%)790 (52.3%)
5 or more Children95 (38.9%)215 (83.3%)
Total1,391 (3.4%)5,210 (24.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Leon County

Employment by Class of Employer in Leon County

Among the 147,179 employed individuals in Leon County, private company employees (79,606 | 54.1%), state government employees (30,567 | 20.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,319 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Leon County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees79,60654.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,5433.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,6774.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,3198.4%
Local Government Employees9,7506.6%
State Government Employees30,56720.8%
Federal Government Employees2,5191.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1980.1%
Total147,179100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Leon County

According to the labor force statistics for Leon County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (245,867), 65.0% or 159,814 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 9,109 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.5% or 15,893 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.4% or 2,165 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Leon County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,873 (35.4%)2,165 (24.4%)
20 to 24 Years33,664 (73.6%)2,794 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years19,355 (86.3%)735 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years15,893 (86.5%)652 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years28,180 (85.6%)986 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years24,334 (82.9%)754 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years10,957 (75.6%)482 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,324 (57.9%)224 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,912 (30.9%)206 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,389 (8.8%)26 (1.9%)
Total159,814 (65.0%)9,109 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leon County

According to labor force statistics for Leon County, 80.8% of individuals (108,006) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (133,671) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 3,888 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 56,482 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 433 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leon County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,035 (57.0%)760 (8.6%)
High School Diploma17,533 (72.0%)1,826 (7.5%)
College / Associate Degree29,013 (79.6%)1,130 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher56,482 (88.2%)1,409 (2.2%)
Total108,006 (80.8%)4,812 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Leon County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leon County are Community & Social Service (25,338 | 16.8%), Management (15,800 | 10.5%), Education Instruction & Library (14,032 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,717 | 7.8%), and Business & Financial (9,590 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Leon County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.9%), Computers & Mathematics (63.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.5%), Health Technologists (72.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Leon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,043 (50.9%)7,757 (49.1%)
Business & Financial4,549 (47.4%)5,041 (52.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,265 (62.0%)4,452 (38.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4,483 (63.3%)2,602 (36.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,639 (81.9%)362 (18.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,143 (43.4%)1,488 (56.6%)
Community & Social Service 10,428 (41.2%)14,910 (58.8%)
Education, Arts & Media1,124 (33.2%)2,260 (66.8%)
Legal Services & Support2,410 (51.1%)2,309 (48.9%)
Education Instruction & Library5,374 (38.3%)8,658 (61.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,520 (47.5%)1,683 (52.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,353 (25.6%)6,858 (74.5%)
Health Technologists1,599 (27.8%)4,158 (72.2%)
Total (Category)32,638 (45.6%)39,018 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Leon County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,176 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,683 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,960 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (3,777 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (3,751 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Leon County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Leon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (68.1%), and Security & Protection (65.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.7%), Personal Care & Service (67.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Leon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support730 (19.3%)3,047 (80.7%)
Security & Protection2,441 (65.1%)1,310 (34.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,113 (59.9%)745 (40.1%)
Law Enforcement1,328 (70.2%)565 (29.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,721 (51.4%)4,455 (48.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,189 (68.1%)1,494 (31.9%)
Personal Care & Service1,272 (32.1%)2,688 (67.9%)
Total (Category)12,353 (48.7%)12,994 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Leon County are Office & Administration (20,183 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (14,555 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Leon County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Leon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,059 (48.5%)7,496 (51.5%)
Office & Administration5,536 (27.4%)14,647 (72.6%)
Total (Category)12,595 (36.3%)22,143 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Leon County are Construction & Extraction (4,262 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,029 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (569 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Leon County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Leon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry314 (55.2%)255 (44.8%)
Construction & Extraction4,013 (94.2%)249 (5.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,890 (95.4%)139 (4.6%)
Total (Category)7,217 (91.8%)643 (8.2%)
Total (Overall)73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Leon County are Transportation (3,975 | 2.6%), Material Moving (3,899 | 2.6%), and Production (3,022 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Leon County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Leon County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,078 (68.8%)944 (31.2%)
Transportation3,391 (85.3%)584 (14.7%)
Material Moving3,154 (80.9%)745 (19.1%)
Total (Category)8,623 (79.1%)2,273 (20.9%)
Total (Overall)73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Leon County

Employment Industries in Leon County

The major employment industries in Leon County include Educational Services (21,887 | 14.5%), Public Administration (20,329 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,231 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (16,288 | 10.8%), and Professional & Scientific (13,643 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Leon County

Employment Industries by Sex in Leon County

The Leon County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (94.7%), Construction (84.9%), and Utilities (83.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.1%), Educational Services (59.5%), and Finance & Insurance (57.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Leon County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting602 (62.8%)357 (37.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction87 (59.6%)59 (40.4%)
Construction5,316 (84.9%)946 (15.1%)
Manufacturing2,909 (68.4%)1,341 (31.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,677 (81.2%)387 (18.8%)
Retail Trade8,939 (54.9%)7,349 (45.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,146 (75.6%)1,016 (24.4%)
Utilities719 (83.5%)142 (16.5%)
Information1,086 (58.8%)761 (41.2%)
Finance & Insurance2,431 (42.3%)3,314 (57.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,180 (49.1%)1,221 (50.8%)
Professional & Scientific7,359 (53.9%)6,284 (46.1%)
Enterprise Management18 (94.7%)1 (5.3%)
Administrative & Support3,591 (52.3%)3,270 (47.7%)
Educational Services8,875 (40.6%)13,012 (59.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,587 (23.8%)14,644 (76.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,447 (53.3%)1,266 (46.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,669 (50.4%)6,567 (49.6%)
Public Administration8,980 (44.2%)11,349 (55.8%)
Total73,426 (48.8%)77,071 (51.2%)

Education in Leon County

School Enrollment in Leon County

The most common levels of schooling among the 102,189 students in Leon County are college / undergraduate (46,598 | 45.6%), high school (13,619 | 13.3%), and middle school (12,234 | 12.0%).
School Enrollment in Leon County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,9663.9%
Kindergarten2,9752.9%
Elementary School12,18911.9%
Middle School12,23412.0%
High School13,61913.3%
College / Undergraduate46,59845.6%
Graduate / Professional10,60810.4%
Total102,189100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leon County

Out of a total of 102,189 students who are enrolled in schools in Leon County, 10,934 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 91,255 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,554 (50.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17,305 (98.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leon County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,539 (49.8%)1,554 (50.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,426 (81.5%)2,589 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,232 (85.8%)2,192 (14.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,788 (85.5%)1,316 (14.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17,305 (98.4%)286 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds28,567 (94.9%)1,523 (5.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8,374 (93.1%)620 (6.9%)
35 Years and over3,059 (78.9%)819 (21.1%)
Total91,255 (89.3%)10,934 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leon County

Business (15,380 | 17.0%), social sciences (11,859 | 13.1%), education (8,833 | 9.8%), science & technology (7,653 | 8.5%), and arts & humanities (7,638 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 90,250 individuals in Leon County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leon County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,0264.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,7376.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7993.1%
Psychology5,4156.0%
Social Sciences11,85913.1%
Engineering3,6084.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies8250.9%
Science & Technology7,6538.5%
Business15,38017.0%
Education8,8339.8%
Literature & Languages4,6925.2%
Liberal Arts & History4,9365.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3,7234.1%
Communications3,1263.5%
Arts & Humanities7,6388.5%
Total90,250100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Leon County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leon County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Leon County are males with 2 vehicles (32,579, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,600, making up 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leon County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,147 (3.0%)2,360 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle15,119 (21.4%)20,977 (28.6%)
2 Vehicles32,579 (46.2%)31,600 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles13,275 (18.8%)12,423 (16.9%)
4 Vehicles5,711 (8.1%)4,909 (6.7%)
5 or more Vehicles1,706 (2.4%)1,172 (1.6%)
Total70,537 (100.0%)73,441 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Leon County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Leon County are 15 to 19 minutes (28,879 commuters, 22.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (24,146 commuters, 18.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21,900 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Leon County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,8022.1%
5 to 9 Minutes13,46510.3%
10 to 14 Minutes21,90016.8%
15 to 19 Minutes28,87922.1%
20 to 24 Minutes24,14618.5%
25 to 29 Minutes9,2917.1%
30 to 34 Minutes17,19313.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,5632.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7822.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4,1463.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,0511.6%
90 or more Minutes1,3451.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Leon County

The most common commute times in Leon County are 15 to 19 minutes (14,682 commuters, 22.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,197 commuters, 21.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Leon County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,495 (2.3%)1,307 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,821 (9.1%)7,644 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,398 (16.2%)11,502 (17.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,682 (22.9%)14,197 (21.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,535 (19.6%)11,611 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,094 (6.4%)5,197 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,530 (13.3%)8,663 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,412 (2.2%)1,151 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,253 (2.0%)1,529 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,988 (3.1%)2,158 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,120 (1.8%)931 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes708 (1.1%)637 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leon County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Leon County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,009, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (13,470, 20.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leon County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,949 (3.0%)1,299 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,133 (1.8%)602 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,949 (3.0%)1,225 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,499 (5.5%)3,496 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,704 (8.9%)5,460 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,632 (15.0%)10,364 (15.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,009 (15.6%)13,470 (20.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,501 (11.7%)9,214 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,898 (7.6%)4,449 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,184 (8.1%)5,369 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,201 (5.0%)2,340 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,055 (1.7%)707 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,367 (6.8%)4,136 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,955 (6.2%)4,396 (6.6%)
Total64,036 (100.0%)66,527 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Leon County

Occupancy by Ownership in Leon County

Of the total 118,755 dwellings in Leon County, owner-occupied units account for 61,897 (52.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 56,858 (47.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Leon County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units61,89752.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units56,85847.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units118,755100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Leon County

Occupancy by Household Size in Leon County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39,20833.0%
2-Person Household41,86335.2%
3-Person Household17,91815.1%
4+ Person Household19,76616.6%
Total Housing Units118,755100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leon County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leon County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,781 (40.3%)23,427 (59.8%)
2-Person Household24,646 (58.9%)17,217 (41.1%)
3-Person Household9,488 (52.9%)8,430 (47.0%)
4+ Person Household11,982 (60.6%)7,784 (39.4%)
Total Housing Units61,897 (52.1%)56,858 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leon County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leon County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,297 (36.8%)3,945 (63.2%)
High School Diploma8,506 (48.6%)9,008 (51.4%)
College/Associate Degree15,056 (39.8%)22,775 (60.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,038 (63.0%)21,130 (37.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leon County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leon County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39,30233.1%
35 to 44 Years17,60114.8%
45 to 54 Years17,11914.4%
55 to 64 Years18,73515.8%
65 to 74 Years15,96213.4%
75 to 84 Years7,4126.2%
85 Years and Over2,6242.2%
Total118,755100.0%

Housing Finances in Leon County

Median Income by Occupancy in Leon County

Median Income by Occupancy in Leon County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied61,897 (52.1%)$94,495
Renter-Occupied56,858 (47.9%)$38,390
Average118,755 (100.0%)$61,317

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leon County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leon County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,516 (2.5%)5,016 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999640 (1.0%)2,725 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,505 (2.4%)3,555 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,366 (2.2%)3,950 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,162 (1.9%)3,731 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,043 (4.9%)6,857 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,407 (8.7%)9,469 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,024 (14.6%)10,096 (17.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,197 (14.9%)6,154 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,539 (21.9%)3,474 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more15,498 (25.0%)1,831 (3.2%)
Total61,897 (100.0%)56,858 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leon County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leon County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,541 (4.1%)683 (1.2%)
$300 to $4998,457 (13.7%)1,652 (2.9%)
$500 to $7999,798 (15.8%)6,997 (12.3%)
$800 to $9995,604 (9.0%)9,716 (17.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,220 (21.4%)24,202 (42.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,000 (14.5%)8,509 (15.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,528 (8.9%)2,222 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,553 (5.7%)949 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more4,196 (6.8%)398 (0.7%)
Total61,897 (100.0%)56,858 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Leon County

Housing Structures in Leon County

Housing Structures in Leon County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached61,08951.4%
Single Unit, Attached10,3908.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,0162.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,2626.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,3194.5%
10 or more Apartments23,27119.6%
Mobile Home / Other8,4087.1%
Total118,755100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leon County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leon County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached50,781 (83.1%)10,308 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached4,965 (47.8%)5,425 (52.2%)
2 Unit Apartments200 (6.6%)2,816 (93.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments250 (3.4%)7,012 (96.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments188 (3.5%)5,131 (96.5%)
10 or more Apartments419 (1.8%)22,852 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other5,094 (60.6%)3,314 (39.4%)
Total61,897 (52.1%)56,858 (47.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leon County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leon County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room94 (0.2%)1,728 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,089 (1.8%)17,326 (30.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms18,948 (30.6%)27,896 (49.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms24,206 (39.1%)7,988 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms17,560 (28.4%)1,920 (3.4%)
Total61,897 (100.0%)56,858 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leon County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leon County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,877 (12.7%)3,775 (6.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,630 (2.6%)487 (0.9%)
Electricity51,195 (82.7%)51,692 (90.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene245 (0.4%)164 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)16 (0.0%)
All other Fuels485 (0.8%)77 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used465 (0.7%)647 (1.1%)
Total61,897 (100.0%)56,858 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Leon County

Household Vehicle Usage in Leon County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,351 (2.2%)6,790 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle17,821 (28.8%)27,902 (49.1%)
2 Vehicles28,106 (45.4%)16,588 (29.2%)
3 or more Vehicles14,619 (23.6%)5,578 (9.8%)
Total61,897 (100.0%)56,858 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Leon County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Leon County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units23,31938,578
Median Property Value$246,200$262,600
Median Household Income$78,788$10,800
Monthly Housing Costs$527$4,135
Real Estate Taxes$1,956$1,065

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leon County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leon County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,454 (6.2%)779 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,332 (10.0%)1,459 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,543 (45.2%)20,617 (53.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,449 (27.7%)10,714 (27.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,644 (7.0%)3,482 (9.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999462 (2.0%)750 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more435 (1.9%)777 (2.0%)
Total23,319 (100.0%)38,578 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leon County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leon County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,304 (5.6%)642 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,337 (10.0%)852 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,688 (7.2%)1,696 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,317 (9.9%)1,355 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,164 (13.6%)3,090 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,700 (15.9%)5,860 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,111 (17.6%)5,497 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more4,698 (20.2%)9,428 (24.4%)
Total23,319 (100.0%)38,578 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leon County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leon County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,488 (32.1%)104,259 (270.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,528 (19.4%)13,024 (33.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,125 (13.4%)10,939 (28.4%)
4.0x or more7,735 (33.2%)5,839 (15.1%)
Total23,319 (100.0%)38,578 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leon County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leon County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,406 (18.9%)216 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4994,333 (18.6%)4,210 (10.9%)
$800 to $1,49912,993 (55.7%)7,111 (18.4%)
Total23,319 (100.0%)38,578 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Leon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,711 (97.2%)476 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years43,666 (95.0%)2,323 (5.1%)
19 to 25 Years54,270 (89.4%)6,437 (10.6%)
26 to 34 Years29,820 (85.7%)4,979 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years28,671 (88.6%)3,684 (11.4%)
45 to 54 Years25,726 (88.7%)3,265 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years27,777 (91.8%)2,482 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years24,852 (98.8%)307 (1.2%)
75 Years and older15,020 (100.0%)5 (0.0%)
Total266,513 (91.7%)23,958 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leon County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,711 (97.2%)476 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43,666 (95.0%)2,323 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen54,270 (89.4%)6,437 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leon County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leon County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00038,835 (88.9%)4,844 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99943,584 (88.2%)5,818 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99939,605 (90.1%)4,356 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,243 (90.8%)3,574 (9.2%)
$100,000 and over96,236 (96.2%)3,812 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leon County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,678 (33.0%)11,499 (66.9%)
6 to 18 Years12,915 (28.1%)32,662 (71.0%)
19 to 25 Years5,390 (8.9%)49,764 (82.0%)
25 to 34 Years3,523 (10.1%)27,106 (77.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,931 (12.1%)25,932 (80.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,489 (12.0%)23,311 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,017 (16.6%)24,179 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years23,350 (92.8%)16,251 (64.6%)
75 Years and over14,898 (99.2%)10,228 (68.1%)
Total78,191 (26.9%)220,932 (76.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leon County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leon County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years111 (1.5%)22 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,522 (7.6%)1,095 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years3,908 (8.0%)3,499 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,964 (13.7%)5,949 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,862 (24.8%)3,025 (22.2%)
75 Years and over2,715 (43.8%)3,974 (45.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Leon County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Leon County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.3%)119 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years275 (0.6%)340 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,606 (3.7%)675 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,271 (11.0%)907 (6.7%)
75 Years and over1,582 (25.5%)1,274 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Leon County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (1.3%)22 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years197 (1.0%)389 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years262 (0.5%)566 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,014 (2.3%)1,213 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years459 (4.0%)330 (2.4%)
75 Years and over570 (9.2%)744 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Leon County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,457 (7.3%)796 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years3,055 (6.2%)2,116 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,553 (5.9%)2,533 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years684 (5.9%)570 (4.2%)
75 Years and over578 (9.3%)1,084 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Leon County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (0.6%)122 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years520 (1.1%)424 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,703 (6.2%)3,196 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,425 (12.3%)2,047 (15.0%)
75 Years and over1,374 (22.2%)3,004 (34.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Leon County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years182 (0.9%)184 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years169 (0.3%)116 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years787 (1.8%)895 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years399 (3.5%)393 (2.9%)
75 Years and over424 (6.8%)1,151 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Leon County

Computing Device Access in Leon County

Computing Device Access in Leon County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop100,01484.2%
Smartphone109,39292.1%
Tablet73,56762.0%
No Computing Device4,4413.7%
Total118,755100.0%

Internet Access in Leon County

Internet Access in Leon County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1000.1%
Broadband Home93,66578.9%
Cellular Data Only11,3789.6%
Satellite Internet4,6053.9%
No Internet11,2439.5%
Total118,755100.0%

Leon County Summary

Leon County is located in the Big Bend region of the Florida Panhandle. It is the state’s twenty-second most populous county, with a population of 284,895 as of the 2020 census. The county seat is Tallahassee, the state capital. Leon County is bordered by Wakulla County to the south, Gadsden County to the west, Jefferson County to the north, and Liberty County to the east.

History

Leon County was created in 1824 from a portion of Escambia County. It was named for the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, who explored the area in 1513. The county was originally part of the Apalachee Province, a region of Native American tribes that occupied the area prior to European settlement.
In 1827, the county seat was moved from St. Marks to Tallahassee, which was chosen as the state capital in 1845. The county was divided into two districts in 1832, with the eastern district becoming Wakulla County in 1843.
In the mid-1800s, Leon County was a major center of the cotton industry. The county was also home to several large plantations, including the Goodwood Plantation, which was owned by the prominent Florida politician William Pope Duval.
In the early 1900s, Leon County experienced a period of rapid growth as the state capital and nearby universities attracted new residents. The county’s population increased from 28,000 in 1900 to over 100,000 by 1950.

Geography

Leon County covers an area of 757 square miles, making it the state’s twenty-third largest county. The county is located in the Big Bend region of the Florida Panhandle, and is bordered by Wakulla County to the south, Gadsden County to the west, Jefferson County to the north, and Liberty County to the east.
The county is mostly flat, with an average elevation of just 100 feet above sea level. The highest point in the county is the summit of Mount Pleasant, which rises to an elevation of 295 feet.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Ochlockonee, St. Marks, and Wakulla Rivers. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Jackson, Lake Lafayette, and Lake Talquin.

Economy

Leon County’s economy is largely driven by government and education. The county is home to several state government offices, including the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Florida Department of Transportation.
The county is also home to several universities, including Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. These institutions employ thousands of people and attract students from around the world.
In addition to government and education, Leon County’s economy is also supported by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, including the Goodwood Plantation, which produces cotton, corn, and soybeans. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the St. Joe Company, which produces paper products.
Tourism is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several popular attractions, including the Tallahassee Museum, the Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, and the Wakulla Springs State Park.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Leon County had a population of 284,895. The population is 53.3% White, 34.2% Black or African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, and 3.1% other.
The median household income in the county is $50,945, and the median home value is $179,400. The county’s poverty rate is 17.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Leon County is located in the Big Bend region of the Florida Panhandle. It was created in 1824 and named for the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. The county is home to several state government offices, universities, farms, and manufacturing companies. The county’s economy is largely driven by government and education, and it is also supported by agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. As of the 2020 census, Leon County had a population of 284,895. The median household income in the county is $50,945, and the median home value is $179,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Leon County?
Total Population of Leon County is 294,128.
What is the Total Male Population of Leon County?
Total Male Population of Leon County is 139,638.
What is the Total Female Population of Leon County?
Total Female Population of Leon County is 154,490.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Leon County?
There are 90.39 Males per 100 Females in Leon County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Leon County?
There are 110.64 Females per 100 Males in Leon County.
What is the Median Population Age in Leon County?
Median Population Age in Leon County is 31.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Leon County
Average Family Size in Leon County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Leon County
Average Household Size in Leon County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Leon County?
Per Capita income in Leon County is $36,823.
What is the Median Family Income in Leon County?
Median Family Income in Leon County is $89,114.
What is the Median Household income in Leon County?
Median Household Income in Leon County is $61,317.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Leon County?
Income or Wage Gap in Leon County is 16.2%.
Women in Leon County earn 83.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Leon County?
Family Income Deficit in Leon County is $10,829.
Families that are below poverty line in Leon County earn $10,829 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Leon County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Leon County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Leon County?
There are 159,814 People in the Labor Forcein in Leon County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Leon County?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Leon County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Leon County?
Unemployment Rate in Leon County is 5.7%.