Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Leary, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

540

Median Agei

33.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%461

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%36

Black

4.1%22

Two or More

2.2%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.7%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%20

High School Diploma

29.9%112

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%16

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%69

Associate's Degree

3.7%14

Bachelor's Degree

11%41

Master's Degree

1.1%4

Professional Degree

0.3%1

HS or Higher

74.1%

BA or Higher

12.3%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,800

Median Renti

$904

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%155

Renter-Occupied

27.9%60

Total Units

246

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%3

2010–2019

2.4%6

2000–2009

14.6%36

1990–1999

22.8%56

1980–1989

20.3%50

1970–1979

20.3%50

1960–1969

11%27

1950–1959

3.3%8

1940–1949

4.1%10

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.3%136

Utility Gas

30.7%66

Wood

3.7%8

No Fuel

1.4%3

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$77,707

Per Capita Incomei

$30,039

Poverty Ratei

16.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

272

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

264

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

22(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.2%Insured

19.8%Uninsured