Leakey is a city located in Real County Texas. Leakey has a 2024 population of 336. It is also the county seat of Real County. Leakey is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 316 in 2020.
The average household income in Leakey is $119,408 with a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median age in Leakey is 55.5 years: 59.4 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leakey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 93.53% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 3.88% |
| Other race | 12 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 219 | 2.12 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 111 | 2.54 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.32 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 24 | 2.96 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 7.55% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.93% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 49.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 7.85% |
| Some College | 58 | 17.52% |
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 | 227 | 225 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 55 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 14.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,614 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,225 | $38,350 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,750 | $38,100 | $0 |
| Some College | $28,333 | $0 | $0 |
$37,750
Average Earnings
$38,100
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.07% of Leakey residents speak only English, while 22.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 73 | 21.86% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 56 | 43.41% |
| Other | 12 | 10 | 83.33% |
27.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.46%
Male Poverty Rate
26.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leakey is Other, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leakey is White, with 21.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 30.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.67% |
| High School | 38.41% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 31.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $169,479 |
| Households | - | $119,408 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $38,090 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 21 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 7.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
56.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
68.97%
Born in Leakey
89.22%
Native Born
10.78%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
89.22% of Leakey residents were born in the United States, with 68.97% having been born in Texas. 7.76% 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 | 361 | 5 | 1.4% |
| 2028 | 356 | 5 | 1.42% |
| 2027 | 351 | 5 | 1.45% |
| 2026 | 346 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 2025 | 341 | 5 | 1.49% |
| 2024 | 336 | 5 | 1.51% |
| 2023 | 331 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 329 | 5 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 324 | 8 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 316 | -122 | -27.85% |
| 2019 | 438 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 440 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 433 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 431 | 12 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 419 | -9 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 428 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 425 | -5 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 430 | -11 | -2.49% |
| 2011 | 441 | 15 | 3.52% |
| 2010 | 426 | 0 | 0% |