San Leon

Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

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San Leon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Galveston County, Texas, with 6,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bacliff, 3.1 miles NW.

About San Leon

San Leon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,135 at the 2020 census.

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Living in San Leon

Median household income
$75,446
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$989/mo
Median age
44.7
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San Leon, TX population

San Leon had 6,135 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,135
Density1,291 per sq mi (498 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

San Leon at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyGalveston County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,135 (2020)
Land area4.75 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Water area0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates29.4911° N, 94.9414° W
ZIP code77518
Census code (GEOID)4865564

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about San Leon

What county is San Leon in?

San Leon is in Galveston County, Texas.

What is the population of San Leon, TX?

6,135 people lived in San Leon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of San Leon, TX?

The ZIP code of San Leon is 77518.

What is the elevation of San Leon?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near San Leon?

Bacliff (3.1 mi), Texas City (5.5 mi), Kemah (5.7 mi), Clear Lake Shores (6.6 mi), Dickinson (7.4 mi).

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