Leonard, TX Demographics

A map of Leonard's Population by Race

Leonard, Texas has an estimated population of 2,505, a large increase from the 1,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leonard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leonard has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Leonard, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leonard is ranked the 653rd 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). Leonard was ranked the 712th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leonard's White Population

2,006 residents of Leonard, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leonard is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Leonard ranks 495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's White population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. White residents' share of Leonard's population has increased from 73.0% to 80.1%.

Leonard is more White than neighboring Celeste (63.4% White), Blue Ridge (62.6% White), and Wolfe City (71.5% White). Leonard is less White than neighboring Bailey (80.3% White), and Trenton (88.2% White).

Leonard's Black Population

58 residents of Leonard, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leonard is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Leonard ranks 634th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Leonard's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.3%.

Leonard is more Black than neighboring Bailey (1.5% Black), Celeste (2% Black), and Blue Ridge (0.5% Black). Leonard is less Black than neighboring Trenton (2.5% Black), and Wolfe City (11.1% Black).

Leonard's Asian Population

19 residents of Leonard, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leonard is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Leonard ranks 896th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Asian residents' share of Leonard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Leonard is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0% Asian), Celeste (0% Asian), Blue Ridge (0.3% Asian), and Wolfe City (0% Asian). Leonard is less Asian than neighboring Bailey (3% Asian).

Leonard's Hispanic Population

314 residents of Leonard, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leonard is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leonard ranks 1359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Leonard's population has decreased from 14.5% to 12.5%.

Leonard is more Hispanic than neighboring Bailey (11.1% Hispanic), and Trenton (6.3% Hispanic). Leonard is less Hispanic than neighboring Celeste (21.2% Hispanic), Blue Ridge (34.6% Hispanic), and Wolfe City (12.9% Hispanic).

Leonard's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Leonard, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leonard is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leonard ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leonard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Leonard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bailey (1% Native American/Other), Trenton (0.6% Native American/Other), Celeste (0.3% Native American/Other), Blue Ridge (0.3% Native American/Other), and Wolfe City (0.5% Native American/Other).

Leonard's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Leonard, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leonard is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Leonard ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Leonard's population has decreased from 6.9% to 2.7%.

Leonard is more Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (2.5% Multiracial), and Blue Ridge (1.7% Multiracial). Leonard is less Multiracial than neighboring Bailey (3% Multiracial), Celeste (13.2% Multiracial), and Wolfe City (4% 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.