Leesville, Louisiana Population 2022
Leesville is a city located in Vernon Parish Louisiana. Leesville has a 2020 population of 5,289. Leesville is currently declining at a rate of -1.91% annually and its population has decreased by -19.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,555 in 2010.
The average household income in Leesville is $45,061 with a poverty rate of 33.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $697 per month, and the median house value is $96,600. The median age in Leesville is 35.2 years, 33.5 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Leesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leesvillewas:
- White: 55.62%
- Black or African American: 36.83%
- Asian: 2.48%
- Two or more races: 2.43%
- Other race: 2.04%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,211 | 55.62% |
| Black or African American | 2,126 | 36.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 143 | 2.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 118 | 2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 140 | 2.43% |
Leesville Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,444 | 2.34 | 42.1 |
| Married | 728 | 3.35 | 60.6 |
| Male | 83 | 3.89 | 22.9 |
| Female | 387 | 3.61 | 23.8 |
| Non Family | 1,246 | 1.24 | 38.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 196 | 5.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,380 | 35.51% |
| Some College | 872 | 22.44% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 532 | 13.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 4.73% |
Leesville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 2,033 | 1,791 | 435 |
| Black | 1,399 | 1,152 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 63 | 10 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 6 |
| Asian | 103 | 51 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 265 | 198 | 26 |
| Native American | 26 | 17 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,040
Average Earnings
$37,514
Average Male
$20,952
Average Female
Leesville Language by Age
Leesville Language
90.81% of Leesville residents speak only English, while 9.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.11% of the population.
Leesville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 32 | 19 | 59.38% |
| Black | 2,100 | 908 | 43.24% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 159 | 31.74% |
| White | 2,799 | 800 | 28.58% |
| Asian | 143 | 15 | 10.49% |
| Other | 49 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 138 | 28 | 20.29% |
33.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.26%
Male Poverty Rate
39.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leesville is Native, with 59.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leesville is Multiple, with 20.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.24%.
Leesville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Leesville Married by Age and Sex
Leesville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Leesville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 15.81% |
| Black | 272 | 18.54% |
| Asian | 11 | 9.24% |
| Islander | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 11 | 16.42% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 11.55% |
Leesville Veterans by Education
16.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.48%
Born in Leesville
95.32%
Native Born
4.68%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.32% of Leesville residents were born in the United States, with 54.48% having been born in Louisiana. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,518 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 3,291 | 773 | 2.71% |
| 1940 | 2,829 | -462 | -1.50% |
| 1950 | 4,670 | 1,841 | 5.14% |
| 1960 | 4,689 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 1970 | 8,928 | 4,239 | 6.65% |
| 1980 | 9,054 | 126 | 0.14% |
| 1990 | 7,638 | -1,416 | -1.69% |
| 2000 | 6,753 | -885 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 6,555 | -198 | -0.30% |
| 2011 | 6,492 | -63 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 6,717 | 225 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 6,506 | -211 | -3.14% |
| 2014 | 6,364 | -142 | -2.18% |
| 2015 | 6,144 | -220 | -3.46% |
| 2016 | 6,102 | -42 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 5,936 | -166 | -2.72% |
| 2018 | 5,701 | -235 | -3.96% |
| 2019 | 5,598 | -103 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 5,495 | -103 | -1.84% |
| 2021 | 5,392 | -103 | -1.87% |
| 2022 | 5,289 | -103 | -1.91% |