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Leakey, TX
City in Real County, Texas.
Population
721
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
0
Leakey and its ZIP codes
Leakey at a glance
- Leakey is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,600 (66% below Texas).
Local data for Leakey, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leakey, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$95,600
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
9.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (125), German Americans (38), Irish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Real County. PPP loans are for Leakey.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,159
840 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33M
FY 2026, $11,973 per person
How people get to work
Leakey, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 9.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leakey, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
125
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leakey, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
Cities near Leakey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camp WoodCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BarksdaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| UtopiaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| KnippaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leakey, TX in?
- Leakey is in Real County, Texas.
- What is the population of Leakey, TX?
- About 721 people live in Leakey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leakey?
- Nearby places include Camp Wood (15 mi), Barksdale (16 mi), Utopia (17 mi), Knippa (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023