Leesburg Population

1880–2026

3,618

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Leesburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,618+210.58%
20253,597+200.56%
20243,577+170.48%
20233,560+200.56%
20223,540+250.71%
20213,515+351.01%
20203,480+461.34%
20193,434+712.11%
20183,363+672.03%
20173,296+621.92%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Leesburg is growing about as fast as Lee County and the U.S., and slower than Georgia.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Leesburg+3.0%
  • Lee County+2.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Leesburg Demographics

34.6median age

Median age

Female37.1 yrs
Male26.1 yrs

Adults

2,541
395 seniors (65+) · 16% of adults2,146 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 1,888Male 46.7% · 1,654

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 35 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Leesburg Income

$79,460median household income

Median household income

$79,460

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,292

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.3%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Leesburg Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%53%46%
Never married37%38%37%
Divorced7%4%10%
Widowed3%3%4%
Separated3%3%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201