CITY · FL

What county is Tallahassee, FL in?

Tallahassee, FL is mostly in Leon County. County FIPS code 12073, population 296,913 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Tallahassee, Florida
Primary county: Leon County
FIPS code: 12073
County population: 296,913

Some cities extend into more than one county. Tallahassee is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Tallahassee in?

Tallahassee, FL is mostly in Leon County.

What is the county seat of Leon County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.