Leon County, FL population by race
The table below shows Leon County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170,168 | 57.86% |
| Black or African American | 91,031 | 30.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 467 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 10,348 | 3.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 5,099 | 1.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 16,886 | 5.74% |
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Leon County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Leon County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Leon County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Leon County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.86% are white, 30.95% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.52% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.73% are some other race and 5.74% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Leon County, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Leon County is White with a population of 170,168 (57.86% of the total population).
Leon County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Leon County is White with a population of 170,168 (57.86% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 16,886 (5.74% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Leon County, FL
By ethnicity, 20,385 (6.93% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 273,743 (93.07% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Leon County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 161,620 (59.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Leon County, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Leon County's Non-Hispanic population.
Leon County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 161,620 | 59.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 90,250 | 32.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 181 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 10,277 | 3.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 121 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 1,295 | 0.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,999 | 3.65% |
Among the Hispanic population in Leon County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 9,632 (47.25% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Leon County, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Leon County's Hispanic population.
Leon County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,545 | 17.39% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,301 | 16.19% |
| Cuban | 3,907 | 19.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9,632 | 47.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Leon County, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.93% of Leon County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Leon County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 9,632 (47.25% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Leon County, FL have?
Leon County, FL has 91,031 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 30.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Leon County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Leon County, FL?
With 93.07% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Leon County.
That being said, with a 30.95% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Leon County.
What is the majority race in Leon County, FL?
With a population of 170,168 (57.86% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Leon County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Leon County, with 30.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates