Leon County, TX Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Leon County was 16,209, a 1.40% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Leon County's population was 15,985, an increase of 1.61% compared to a population of 15,731 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Leon County, TX population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Leon County increased by 834. In this period, the peak population was 17,421 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 15,375 - -
2001 15,448 73 0.47%
2002 15,728 280 1.81%
2003 15,817 89 0.57%
2004 15,872 55 0.35%
2005 16,150 278 1.75%
2006 16,390 240 1.49%
2007 16,457 67 0.41%
2008 16,908 451 2.74%
2009 16,946 38 0.22%
2010 16,724 -222 -1.31%
2011 16,829 105 0.63%
2012 16,740 -89 -0.53%
2013 16,619 -121 -0.72%
2014 16,731 112 0.67%
2015 17,030 299 1.79%
2016 17,200 170 1%
2017 17,224 24 0.14%
2018 17,289 65 0.38%
2019 17,421 132 0.76%
2020 15,731 -1,690 -9.7%
2021 15,985 254 1.61%
2022 16,209 224 1.4%
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Leon County, TX population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Leon County's population increased by 1,349 (8.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Leon County's population decreased by 993 (5.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Leon County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Leon County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,209. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Leon County's population peaked in year 2019 at 17,421.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Leon County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,375.

Leon County, TX annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Leon County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Leon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.42% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Leon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Leon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.25% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 478. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2007 to 2008, Leon County's population grew the most with an increase of 451 (2.74%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Leon County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,690 (-9.70%).

Things to know

Is Leon County, TX population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Leon County's population increased by 478 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 254 (1.61%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 224 (1.40%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Leon County, TX changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Leon County decreased by 410 (2.47%). The population was highest at 17,421 in the year 2019 and lowest at 15,731 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.27%.

References

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Leon County, TX Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Leon County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Leon County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Leon County was 16,209, a 1.40% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Leon County population was 15,985, an increase of 1.61% compared to a population of 15,731 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Leon County increased by 834. In this period, the peak population was 17,421 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Leon County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Leon County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Leon County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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