Leander, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Leander, Texas is 67,880 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $140,180, the median home value is $470,700, and the median age is 35.9.
The population has grown 215.8% since 2010 (27,709 → 87,511).
67,880
Population
1749
People / sq mi
$140,180
Median Income
$470,700
Median Home Value
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Leander covers 38.8 sq mi of land at 1749 people per square mile.
About Leander, TX
Remote work is unusually prominent in Leander: 27.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Leander is a city in Texas with a population of 67,880.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $140,180, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $470,700, with typical rent around $1,865.
About 52.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 27.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Leander — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Leander city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Leander city had a population of 27,709 in 2010 and 87,511 in 2024, a 3.2× growth over 14 years. The peak was 87,511 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 8.64%.
87,511
Population (2024)
27,709
Population (2010)
87,511
Peak (2024)
8.64%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,709 |
| 2011 | 29,120 |
| 2012 | 30,636 |
| 2013 | 32,774 |
| 2014 | 35,280 |
| 2015 | 39,019 |
| 2016 | 43,788 |
| 2017 | 49,792 |
| 2018 | 55,924 |
| 2019 | 62,608 |
| 2020 | 60,847 |
| 2021 | 67,075 |
| 2022 | 74,510 |
| 2023 | 80,507 |
| 2024 | 87,511 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$140,180
Median Household Income
$58,092
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$470,700
Median Home Value
$1,865
Median Rent
75.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.7%
High School+
52.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
61.4%
Public Transit
27.8%
Work From Home
30.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.6%
Foreign Born
75.0%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
8.1%
With Disability
91.3%
Health Insurance
98.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Information | 8.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leander, Texas has a population of 67,880 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Leander, Texas is $140,180, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Leander, Texas is $470,700, with median monthly rent at $1,865 and a homeownership rate of 75.6%.
The median age in Leander, Texas is 35.9 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
The population has grown 215.8% since 2010 (27,709 → 87,511).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.