De Leon is a city located in Comanche County Texas. De Leon has a 2024 population of 2,361. De Leon is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 4.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,264 in 2020.
The average household income in De Leon is $55,696 with a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median age in De Leon is 45.1 years: 43.5 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Leon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,527 | 72.44% |
| Two or more races | 491 | 23.29% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 30 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 869 | 2.37 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.1 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 350 | 3.11 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Female | 83 | 4.2 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Male | 66 | 3.27 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 12.76% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 4.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 33.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 16.44% |
| Some College | 291 | 18.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 979 | 862 | 172 |
| Hispanic | 551 | 199 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 105 | 14 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Other Race | 30 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,722 | $0 | $39,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,881 | $0 | $61,023 |
| High School Graduate | $23,819 | $0 | $20,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,929 | $33,533 | $19,323 |
| Overall | $30,518 | $33,781 | $23,315 |
| Some College | $40,417 | $33,958 | $42,500 |
$30,518
Average Earnings
$33,781
Average Male
$23,315
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.16% of De Leon residents speak only English, while 29.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 747 | 126 | 16.87% |
| Multiple | 491 | 90 | 18.33% |
| White | 1,235 | 74 | 5.99% |
| Asian | 37 | 31 | 83.78% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
11.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Leon is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Leon is White, with 5.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.96% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.64% |
| Male Employed | 6.38% |
| Female Employed | 5.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,801 | $74,342 |
| Households | $40,720 | $55,696 |
| Married Families | $79,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,921 | $28,239 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 12 | 40% |
| Native American | 10 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.52%
Born in De Leon
87.67%
Native Born
12.33%
Foreign Born
6.31%
Non Citizen
6.02%
Naturalized
87.67% of De Leon residents were born in the United States, with 76.52% having been born in Texas. 6.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,483 | 25 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 2,458 | 24 | 0.99% |
| 2027 | 2,434 | 24 | 1% |
| 2026 | 2,410 | 25 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 2,385 | 24 | 1.02% |
| 2024 | 2,361 | 24 | 1.03% |
| 2023 | 2,337 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 2,316 | 20 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 2,296 | 32 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 2,264 | 88 | 4.04% |
| 2019 | 2,176 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,171 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 2,175 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,177 | 26 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 2,151 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 2,159 | -24 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 2,183 | -28 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 2,211 | -14 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 2,225 | -9 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,234 | 0 | 0% |