Poverty Rate in Leon County, Florida
In Leon County, Florida, an estimated 53,400 of 279,053 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Leon County, Florida?
The poverty rate in Leon County, Florida is 19.1%.
- How many people in Leon County, Florida live in poverty?
In Leon County, Florida, an estimated 53,400 of 279,053 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Leon County, Florida compare to the average for Florida?
The poverty rate in Leon County, Florida is 50.39% higher than the Florida average. In Leon County, Florida, an estimated 19.1% of 279,053 people live in poverty. In Florida, 12.7% of 21,764,366 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Leon County, Florida compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Leon County, Florida is 51.59% higher than the US average. In Leon County, Florida, an estimated 19.1% of 279,053 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bradfordville, Florida 4.8% of 18,674 people.
- Capitola, Florida 4.2% of 310 people.
- Chaires, Florida 4.1% of 687 people.
- Fort Braden, Florida 9.2% of 732 people.
- Lloyd, Florida 0% of 177 people.
Under 18 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
19.9% of 54 thousand people
Under 5 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
20.5% of 14 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
19.7% of 40 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
19.6% of 53 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
19.2% of 180 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
28.6% of 88 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
10.3% of 92 thousand people
60 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Leon County, Florida
2023
11.4% of 59 thousand people
65 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Leon County, Florida
2023
11.5% of 44 thousand people
White
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Leon County, Florida
2023
12.8% of 152 thousand people
Black or African American
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Leon County, Florida
2023
22.9% of 86 thousand people
Asian
35.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Leon County, Florida
2023
35.9% of 10 thousand people
Some other race
35% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Leon County, Florida
2023
35% of 7 thousand people
Two or more races
22.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Leon County, Florida
2023
22.9% of 23 thousand people
Hispanic
25.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Leon County, Florida
2023
25.2% of 22 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Leon County, Florida
2023
12.3% of 147 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Leon County, Florida
2023
11.2% of 175 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Leon County, Florida
2023
34.2% of 10 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Leon County, Florida
2023
18.6% of 31 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Leon County, Florida
2023
12% of 46 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Leon County, Florida
2023
5.4% of 87 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
11.5% of 158 thousand people
Employed
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Leon County, Florida
2023
9.2% of 148 thousand people
Male
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Leon County, Florida
2023
7.8% of 74 thousand people
Female
10.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Leon County, Florida
2023
10.6% of 74 thousand people
Unemployed
50.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Leon County, Florida
2023
50.2% of 9 thousand people
Male
39.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Leon County, Florida
2023
39.1% of 4 thousand people
Female
58% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Leon County, Florida
2023
58% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Leon County, Florida
2023
17.7% of 231 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Leon County, Florida
2023
3.5% of 105 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Leon County, Florida
2023
26.5% of 57 thousand people
Did not work
32.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Leon County, Florida
2023
32.2% of 69 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33% Poverty Rate for single people in Leon County, Florida
2023
33% of 91 thousand people
Male
28.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Leon County, Florida
2023
28.4% of 44 thousand people
Female
37.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Leon County, Florida
2023
37.3% of 47 thousand people
18 to 24 years
52.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
52.6% of 35 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
15.7% of 20 thousand people
35 to 44 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
22.2% of 9 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
23.9% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
24.9% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Leon County, Florida
2023
17.6% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Leon County, Florida
2023
27.6% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Leon County, Florida
2023
5.3% of 36 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Leon County, Florida
2023
42.7% of 30 thousand people
Did not work
62.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Leon County, Florida
2023
62.9% of 24 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Leon County, Florida
2023
17.8%
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