Leon County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Florida

The population of Leon County, Florida is 295,335 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $65,074, the median home value is $279,800, and the median age is 31.9.

The population of Leon County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (275,981 → 300,488), a +0.61% annualized rate.

Leon County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

295,335

Population

+0.61%

Annual growth

442

People / sq mi

$65,074

Median Income

$279,800

Median Home Value

Leon County covers 668 sq mi of land at 441.8 people per square mile.

About Leon County, FL

Homeownership is the standout figure in Leon County: 51.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Leon County is a county in Florida with a population of 295,335. It ranks #22 among counties in Florida by population.

Median household income is $65,074, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $279,800, with typical rent around $1,230.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 48.6% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 12.8% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Leon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Leon County had a population of 275,981 in 2010 and 300,488 in 2024, a 8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 300,488 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.61%.

Leon County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

300,488

Population (2024)

275,981

Population (2010)

300,488

Peak (2024)

0.61%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	275,981	-	-	estimate
2011	278,420	+2,439	+0.88%	estimate
2012	283,707	+5,287	+1.90%	estimate
2013	282,006	-1,701	-0.60%	estimate
2014	283,923	+1,917	+0.68%	estimate
2015	286,098	+2,175	+0.77%	estimate
2016	286,960	+862	+0.30%	estimate
2017	291,125	+4,165	+1.45%	estimate
2018	291,905	+780	+0.27%	estimate
2019	293,866	+1,961	+0.67%	estimate
2020	293,961	+95	+0.03%	estimate
2021	296,057	+2,096	+0.71%	estimate
2022	298,181	+2,124	+0.72%	estimate
2023	299,024	+843	+0.28%	estimate
2024	300,488	+1,464	+0.49%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	56.5%
Black or African American	30.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

31.9

Median Age

52.7%

Female

47.3%

Male

14.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

9.6%

20–24

15.0%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

10.0%

55–59

4.9%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

8.9%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,074$-6,637 vs state
Mean household income	$93,105
Per-capita income	$38,777
Poverty rate	9.8%+0.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.7%
Employment-to-population	61.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.2%

Public administration

14.1%

Finance & real estate

14.0%

Education & health care

10.2%

Information

5.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

Construction

4.4%

Retail trade

3.2%

The largest employment sector in Leon County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.6%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

73.9%

Public transit

12.8%

Work from home

20.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$279,800$-45,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,230

Median rent

51.9%

Homeownership rate

135,906

Total housing units

88.8%

Occupied

11.2%

Vacant

48.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.3%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

33.5%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.3%

With a disability

89.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.7%

High School+

48.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leon County, Florida has a population of 295,335 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Florida. Population density is 442 people per square mile.

The population of Leon County has grown 8.9% since 2010 (275,981 → 300,488), a +0.61% annualized rate.

The median household income in Leon County, Florida is $65,074, with mean (average) household income of $93,105 and per-capita income of $38,777. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Leon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (56.5%), Black or African American (30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Leon County, Florida is 31.9 years. Residents are 52.7% female and 47.3% male.

The median home value in Leon County is $279,800 and median monthly rent is $1,230. 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 135,906 total housing units, 11.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Leon County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Leon County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.