San Leon, TX Demographics

A map of San Leon's Population by Race

San Leon, Texas has an estimated population of 6,458, an increase from the 6,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.3% White, 43.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Leon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Leon has become 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 San Leon, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Leon is ranked the 361st 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). San Leon was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Leon's White Population

3,315 residents of San Leon, or 51.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Leon is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. San Leon ranks 861st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of San Leon's population has decreased from 57.1% to 51.3%.

San Leon is more White than neighboring Bacliff (37.7% White), Texas City (36.9% White), and Kemah (46.6% White). San Leon is less White than neighboring Seabrook (65.2% White), and Clear Lake Shores (87.5% White).

San Leon's Black Population

0 residents of San Leon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Leon is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. San Leon ranks 827th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of San Leon's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

San Leon is less Black than neighboring Bacliff (8.5% Black), Texas City (26% Black), Kemah (4% Black), Seabrook (5.3% Black), and Clear Lake Shores (2.5% Black).

San Leon's Asian Population

158 residents of San Leon, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Leon is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. San Leon ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of San Leon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

San Leon is more Asian than neighboring Bacliff (2.3% Asian), Texas City (1.5% Asian), and Clear Lake Shores (0.7% Asian). San Leon is less Asian than neighboring Kemah (3.2% Asian), and Seabrook (5.8% Asian).

San Leon's Hispanic Population

2,836 residents of San Leon, or 43.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Leon is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. San Leon ranks 839th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Hispanic residents' share of San Leon's population has increased from 33.8% to 43.9%.

San Leon is more Hispanic than neighboring Texas City (31.9% Hispanic), Kemah (40.1% Hispanic), Seabrook (20.6% Hispanic), and Clear Lake Shores (5.1% Hispanic). San Leon is less Hispanic than neighboring Bacliff (47.4% Hispanic).

San Leon's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of San Leon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Leon is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. San Leon ranks 760th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Leon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

San Leon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Texas City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Clear Lake Shores (0.1% Native American/Other). San Leon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bacliff (0.6% Native American/Other), Kemah (1.5% Native American/Other), and Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other).

San Leon's Multiracial Population

125 residents of San Leon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Leon is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Leon ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Leon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of San Leon's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.9%.

San Leon is less Multiracial than neighboring Bacliff (3.5% Multiracial), Texas City (3.6% Multiracial), Kemah (4.6% Multiracial), Seabrook (2.5% Multiracial), and Clear Lake Shores (4.1% 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.