Population 297,542 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leon County
Household size in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Leon County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.38 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Florida's 67 counties, only five have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.3, Leon County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.9, mirroring the country. Only one other Florida county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are just as common in Leon County as they are nationally: 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Leon County
Renters in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Leon County than nationally: 47.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (45.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Florida county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Leon County: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The picture is much the same across Florida.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Leon County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $989 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,361 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$372 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leon County costs $1,361 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $372 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Leon County
Bachelor's degrees in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Leon County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Florida counties have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 67.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Leon County is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Only four of Florida's 67 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Leon County
| Period | Leon County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Leon County: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Leon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| Wakulla County | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.1% | 18.1% | 11.8% | 1998 | $1,150 | 24.6% | 89.8% | 3.1% |
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Grady County | 2.67 | 41.1 | 16.5% | 33.9% | 14.5% | 1989 | $776 | 16.9% | 79.8% | 3.3% |
| Thomas County | 2.46 | 40.5 | 13.0% | 36.2% | 13.0% | 1985 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Decatur County | 2.74 | 39.0 | 16.0% | 37.9% | 18.0% | 1982 | $814 | 14.9% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
| Liberty County | 2.42 | 40.7 | 14.3% | 19.9% | 19.3% | 1991 | $929 | 15.1% | 78.5% | 7.6% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Seminole County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 16.7% | 19.8% | 25.8% | 1982 | $819 | 13.5% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Niagara County, NY · Lorain County, OH · Madison County, IL · Mahoning County, OH · Marin County, CA · McLennan County, TX · Montgomery County, AL · Montgomery County, TN · New Hanover County, NC · Linn County, IA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Leon County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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