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De Leon, TX
City in Comanche County, Texas.
Population
2,516
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,122
ZIP codes
0
De Leon and its ZIP codes
De Leon at a glance
- De Leon is about 9.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,771 a year, 40% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,600 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $610 a month.
Local data for De Leon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Leon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,771
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$72,600
Median rent
$610/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (724), Irish Americans (332), German Americans (278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Comanche County. PPP loans are for De Leon.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,267
4,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.4M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
How people get to work
De Leon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Leon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
458
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 34°F
31.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Leon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.5%
U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts
Cities near De Leon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GormanCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| DublinCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| LinglevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| ComancheCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| GustineTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| StephenvilleCity | 20 mi | 12 |
| CarbonTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| HuckabayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| MayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| BlanketTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Rising StarTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| LamkinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| RangerCity | 25 mi | 7 |
| EastlandCity | 26 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Leon, TX in?
- De Leon is in Comanche County, Texas.
- What is the population of De Leon, TX?
- About 2,516 people live in De Leon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Leon?
- Nearby places include Proctor (11 mi), Gorman (11 mi), Dublin (11 mi), Lingleville (13 mi), Comanche (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023