Leesburg is a city located in Lee County Georgia. Leesburg has a 2024 population of 3,574. It is also the county seat of Lee County. Leesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually and its population has increased by 2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,489 in 2020.
The average household income in Leesburg is $82,322 with a poverty rate of 25.47%. The median age in Leesburg is 34.1 years: 24.6 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,723 | 49.73% |
| Black or African American | 1,636 | 47.22% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,308 | 2.6 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 596 | 2.77 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 344 | 3.59 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Non Family | 275 | 1.12 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 93 | 2.28 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 9.97% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 13.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 343 | 16.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 478 | 23.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 3.36% |
| Some College | 450 | 21.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,037 | 936 | 199 |
| Black | 954 | 781 | 354 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,769 | $70,250 | $43,504 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $121,759 | $42,177 |
| High School Graduate | $16,917 | $27,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,064 | $57,222 | $39,044 |
| Some College | $40,994 | $59,135 | $38,640 |
$41,064
Average Earnings
$57,222
Average Male
$39,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of Leesburg residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,625 | 569 | 35.02% |
| White | 1,661 | 279 | 16.8% |
| Multiple | 92 | 19 | 20.65% |
25.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.94%
Male Poverty Rate
24.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leesburg is Black, with 35.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leesburg is White, with 16.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.13% |
| High School | 41.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.73% |
| Some College | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 78.53% |
| Female Employed | 5.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,871 | $95,512 |
| Households | $55,417 | $82,322 |
| Married Families | $85,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,438 | $31,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
272
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 203 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 178 | 14.55% |
| White | 94 | 7.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
17%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.86%
Born in Leesburg
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
98.3% of Leesburg residents were born in the United States, with 77.86% having been born in Georgia. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,681 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 3,659 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 3,638 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 3,617 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 3,595 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 3,574 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 3,553 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 3,536 | 25 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 3,511 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 3,489 | 426 | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 3,063 | 30 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 3,033 | 27 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 3,006 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 2,984 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,977 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,975 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 2,968 | 30 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 2,938 | 21 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,917 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 2,906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,633 | -1,048 | -28.47% |