Leon County, Texas

For the county in Florida, see Leon County, Florida.

Leon County, Texas
County
The Leon County Courthouse in Centerville was originally built of slate brick in 1887. Two previous structures have occupied the current site.
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 31°18′N 96°00′W / 31.3°N 96°W / 31.3; -96
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
Named afterMartín de León
SeatCenterville
Largest cityBuffalo
Area
 • Total
1,081 sq mi (2,800 km2)
 • Land1,073 sq mi (2,780 km2)
 • Water7.5 sq mi (19 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,719
 • Density14.65/sq mi (5.656/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district17th
Websitewww.co.leon.tx.us

Leon County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 15,719. Its county seat is Centerville.

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