Leon County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Leon County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12073
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 668.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 33.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 701.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.459310
- Longitude
- -84.277800
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 287,546
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 233,589
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 265,861 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 21,680 | 7.5% |
| White | 159,479 | 55.5% |
| Black | 89,341 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 6,811 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,125 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 216,889 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 16,701 | 7.1% |
| White | 135,412 | 58.0% |
| Black | 72,553 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 6,814 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,723 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 649 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 297,542
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,257
- Poverty Rate
- 17.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 52,128
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 164,417 | 55.3% |
| Black | 90,396 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 10,580 | 3.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 211,209
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 108,210 | 51.2% |
| Republican | 55,377 | 26.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,258 | 21.0% |
| Other | 59 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 95,333 | 45.1% |
| Female | 115,597 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 112,992 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 13,788 | 6.5% |
| Black | 66,348 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 4,106 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 115,101
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 72,259 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,071 | 44.0% |
| Black | 27,686 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 1,960 | 47.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 50,371 | 52.8% |
| Female | 64,665 | 55.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,238 (15.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 87,397 (49.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 137,793
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $282,797
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,347
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.1%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 14.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.