Leon County, Florida Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

297,542

Diversity Score

61.6

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.2%%

Leon County, Florida Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Leon County, Florida Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)158,27553.2%
Black / African American89,71030.2%
Hispanic or Latino24,3078.2%
Two or More Races12,9864.4%
Asian10,4903.5%
Other Race1,5400.5%
Pacific Islander1190.0%
Native American1150.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Leon County, Florida

The largest racial or ethnic group in Leon County, Florida is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 53.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Leon County, Florida has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 61.6/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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