Leander, TX Demographics

A map of Leander's Population by Race

Leander, Texas has an estimated population of 74,067, a large increase from the 59,202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 14.8% Asian, 6.2% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leander, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leander has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leander, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leander is ranked the 57th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Leander was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leander's White Population

37,482 residents of Leander, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leander is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Leander ranks 858th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Leander's population has decreased from 57.3% to 50.6%.

Leander is more White than neighboring Liberty Hill (36.1% White). Leander is less White than neighboring Cedar Park (55.7% White), Santa Rita Ranch (62.9% White), Jonestown (81.5% White), and Volente (71.4% White).

Leander's Black Population

4,567 residents of Leander, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leander is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Leander ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.9%. Black residents' share of Leander's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.2%.

Leander is more Black than neighboring Cedar Park (3.8% Black), Santa Rita Ranch (2.3% Black), Jonestown (0% Black), and Volente (0% Black). Leander is less Black than neighboring Liberty Hill (6.5% Black).

Leander's Asian Population

10,998 residents of Leander, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leander is higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Leander ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.9%. Asian residents' share of Leander's population has increased from 9.9% to 14.8%.

Leander is more Asian than neighboring Santa Rita Ranch (11.1% Asian), Liberty Hill (4.1% Asian), Jonestown (3.6% Asian), and Volente (7.3% Asian). Leander is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Park (16.7% Asian).

Leander's Hispanic Population

17,754 residents of Leander, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leander is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leander ranks 1101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Leander's population has increased from 22.1% to 24.0%.

Leander is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Park (17.9% Hispanic), Santa Rita Ranch (17.8% Hispanic), Jonestown (11.9% Hispanic), and Volente (15.8% Hispanic). Leander is less Hispanic than neighboring Liberty Hill (49.9% Hispanic).

Leander's Native American/Other Population

349 residents of Leander, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leander is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leander ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leander's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Leander is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Rita Ranch (0.2% Native American/Other), Liberty Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), Jonestown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Volente (0% Native American/Other). Leander is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Park (1.1% Native American/Other).

Leander's Multiracial Population

2,917 residents of Leander, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leander is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Leander ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leander's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Leander's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.9%.

Leander is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty Hill (3.3% Multiracial), and Jonestown (2.8% Multiracial). Leander is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Park (4.9% Multiracial), Santa Rita Ranch (5.7% Multiracial), and Volente (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.