Leary is a city located in Bowie County Texas. Leary has a 2024 population of 451. Leary is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 438 in 2020.
The average household income in Leary is $70,036 with a poverty rate of 23.95%. The median age in Leary is 41.9 years: 47.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leary was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 91.96% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.57% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 219 | 2.61 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 114 | 2.73 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 48 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 46 | 3.89 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 26% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 1.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 9% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 3.75% |
| High School Graduate | 114 | 28.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3% |
| Some College | 113 | 28.25% |
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 | 353 | 247 | 43 |
| Black | 28 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,286 | $0 | $38,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,594 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,000 | $38,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,792 | $0 | $19,653 |
| Some College | $0 | $68,036 | $25,179 |
$29,792
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$19,653
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.45% of Leary residents speak only English, while 0.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 523 | 131 | 25.05% |
| Black | 28 | 6 | 21.43% |
23.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.8%
Male Poverty Rate
23.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leary is White, with 25.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leary is Black, with 21.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.97% |
| Some College | 15.13% |
| High School | 12.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 25% |
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,179 | $78,196 |
| Households | $52,292 | $70,036 |
| Married Families | $72,262 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,143 | $40,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
2%
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
68.01%
Born in Leary
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Leary residents were born in the United States, with 68.01% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 467 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 464 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 461 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 457 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 454 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 451 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 448 | 5 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 443 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 442 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 438 | -61 | -12.22% |
| 2019 | 499 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 499 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 496 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 492 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 489 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 488 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 486 | 4 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 482 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 482 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 482 | 0 | 0% |