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.

Leander, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

74,067

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.6%37,482

Hispanic/Latino

24%17,754

Asian

14.8%10,998

Black

6.2%4,567

Two or More

3.9%2,917

Other

0.3%227

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%63

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%59

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%1,371

High School Diploma

12.1%5,905

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%2,520

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%6,217

Associate's Degree

9.8%4,806

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%15,443

Master's Degree

18.3%8,932

Professional Degree

1.8%873

Doctorate

1.6%768

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

53.3%

Graduate+

21.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$506,200

Median Renti

$1,939

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%19,323

Renter-Occupied

26.6%7,003

Total Units

27,000

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

117

$750–$1,000

156

$1,000–$1,250

529

$1,250–$1,500

679

$1,500–$2,000

2,095

$2,000+

3,140

Year Built

2020 or later

17.3%4,669

2010–2019

45.3%12,228

2000–2009

22.1%5,975

1990–1999

7.7%2,073

1980–1989

5.1%1,371

1970–1979

1.3%351

1960–1969

0.8%223

1940–1949

0.1%31

1939 or earlier

0.3%79

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.7%14,676

Electricity

41.4%10,910

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%501

Solar

0.3%81

Other

0.3%68

No Fuel

0.3%67

Wood

0.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$139,048

Mean Household Incomei

$170,086

Per Capita Incomei

$60,586

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

42,436

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

Residentsi

188

Avg. Tenant Renti

$604/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers72 homes83% occupied$604/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $139,048/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

82%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

12%

Low income$70K–$111K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

14,62019.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

4,560

Mexico

3,002

Canada

660

China

413

Philippines

393

United Kingdom

368

Korea

347

Poland

226

Workforce

Total Employed

40,853

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,449(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured