Leon County
- Population
- 297,542
- Median age
- 32
- Households
- 122,597
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $66,287
- Median house value
- $301,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Immerse yourself in Southern charm and vibrant culture in Leon County, Florida! Tallahassee, the bustling state capital, pulsates with energy, offering world-class museums, historic landmarks, and a thriving university scene. But Leon County boasts more than just cityscapes. Explore the wonders of Wakulla Springs State Park, home to the world's largest freshwater spring. Kayak through crystal-clear waters, or hike along scenic trails teeming with wildlife. History buffs will be captivated by the Tallahassee Museum, showcasing Florida's rich past from Native American settlements to the Space Age. Leon County promises an unforgettable Florida experience, where Southern hospitality meets cultural delights, outdoor adventures, and a touch of political intrigue.
Cities & Towns in Leon County
Local News
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 17Corporations and Trump love Byron Donalds, but do Florida Republican voters feel the same way?
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is the clear choice of the business and political establishment in Tallahassee going into Tuesday’s primary election for the Republican nomination for governor. Now the question is whether Republican voters will follow suit. The 47-year-old Naples…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published August 14Florida attorney general rewrites property tax cut amendment language after lawsuit
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted for judicial review a rewritten version of the title and ballot summary for Amendment 3. Circuit Judge David Frank in Leon County ordered the AG’s office to rewrite the far-reaching property tax amendment’s ballot language…
City lands $1.35 million from Tallahassee
St Pete Catalyst
Published August 05Judge orders rewrite of property tax amendment ballot language
A Leon County judge has ruled Florida must rewrite the language before voters see it in November.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 28Florida judge refuses to boot Fishback from the ballot, won’t ‘decide the race’
A Leon County judge refused Monday to kick Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback off the ballot, agreeing that he hadn’t meant to establish residency in D.C. and pointing out that it’s not the court’s job to decide who becomes Florida’s next governor. “This Court will…