Leon County, FL

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2021 Population

290,965

0.308% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.6

0.958% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

1.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,359

4.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$223,400

4.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

149,326

0.643% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Leon County, FL had a population of 291k people with a median age of 31.6 and a median household income of $57,359. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Leon County, FL declined from 291,863 to 290,965, a −0.308% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,675 to $57,359, a 4.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leon County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%).

None of the households in Leon County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Leon County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leon County, FL are Florida State University (13,129 degrees awarded in 2021), Tallahassee Community College (3,119 degrees), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,098 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Leon County, FL was $223,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Leon County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Leon County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Leon County, FL borders Gadsden County, FL, Jefferson County, FL, Liberty County, FL, Wakulla County, FL, Grady County, GA, and Thomas County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Leon County, FL is home to a population of 291k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.76% of Leon County, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Leon County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Leon County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Leon County, FL was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Leon County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leon County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
162k ± 349
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
89.2k ± 992
White (Hispanic)
10.3k ± 700

6.74%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

6.74% of the people in Leon County, FL are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Leon County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

6.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.7k people

6.65%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.4k people

As of 2021, 6.76% of Leon County, FL residents (19.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leon County, FL was 6.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Leon County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,731 ± 530
Gulf War (1990s)
3,124 ± 460
Gulf War (2001-)
2,518 ± 439

Leon County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Leon County, FL employs 149k people. The largest industries in Leon County, FL are Educational Services (21,754 people), Public Administration (20,575 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,835 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,684), Public Administration ($48,718), and Finance & Insurance ($48,006).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

149k

2021 Value

± 3,279

0.643%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leon County, FL grew at a rate of 0.643%, from 148k employees to 149k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leon County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,725 people), Management Occupations (14,971 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,699 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leon County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

149k

2021 Value

± 3,279

0.643%

1 Year growth

± 3.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leon County, FL grew at a rate of 0.643%, from 148k employees to 149k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leon County, FL, are Educational Services (21,754 people), Public Administration (20,575 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Leon County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Leon County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,429

Median earning men ± $1,832

$32,003

Median earning women ± $815

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,236), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,746), and Information ($47,019).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,836), Wholesale Trade ($40,375), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,083
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,412
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,871
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.11M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$973k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Leon County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.825%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (35.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.825%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Leon County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.825%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Leon County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Leon County, FL awarded 19,431 degrees. The student population of Leon County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27,804 male students and 40,520 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leon County, FL are White (10,171 and 54%), followed by Black or African American (4,087 and 21.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3,229 and 17.1%), and Two or More Races (720 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Leon County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida State University (13,129 and 67.6%), Tallahassee Community College (3,119 and 16.1%), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2,098 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Leon County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,400 and 12.4%), General Psychology (990 and 5.09%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (702 and 3.61%).

The median tuition cost in Leon County, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,152 for in-state students and $14,524 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Leon County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 68,324 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 68,324 students enrolled in Leon County, FL, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32,024 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
943 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
621 degrees awarded
General Finance
557 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Leon County, FL was General Psychology with 943 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Leon County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida State University
13,129 degrees awarded
Tallahassee Community College
3,119 degrees awarded
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
2,098 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida State University with 13,129 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,792 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leon County, FL, which is 0.669 times less than the 11,639 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,171 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,087 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,877) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Leon County, FL was $223,400 in 2021, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,900 to $223,400, a 4.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Leon County, FL is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Leon County, FL have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Leon County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Leon County, FL is $57,359. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Leon County, FL was Census Tract 24.13 with a value of $156,250, followed by Census Tract 24.16 and Census Tract 25.13, with respective values of $126,914 and $110,391.

In 2022, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leon County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.44%.

Housing

Property

$223,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,653

$61,967

Median Property Taxes

±$1,783

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Leon County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Leon County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.7% of the housing units in Leon County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Leon County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 24.13
Census Tract 24.16
Census Tract 25.13

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Leon County, FL was Census Tract 24.13 with a value of $156,250, followed by Census Tract 24.16 and Census Tract 25.13, with respective values of $126,914 and $110,391.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Leon County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,359

Median Household Income

± $1,618

118k

Number of Households

± 2,997

In 2021, the median household income of the 118k households in Leon County, FL grew to $57,359 from the previous year's value of $54,675.

The following chart displays the households in Leon County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leon County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (7.61%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Leon County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (7.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leon County, FL have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.916% of the workforce in Leon County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Leon County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Leon County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Leon County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leon County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.44%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leon County, FL (53.6k out of 278k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Leon County, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Leon County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 739 in Leon County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 13.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Leon County, FL has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 9.3% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Leon County, FL see 1156 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.95% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 407 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,156 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leon County, FL

Primary care physicians in Leon County, FL see an average of 1,156 patients per year. This represents a 1.95% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Leon County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 32.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.27%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

9.3%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leon County, FL grew by 5.53% from 7.83% to 8.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Leon County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.1 in Leon County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Leon County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.5% in Leon County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Leon County, FL.

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