State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
5.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
950.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.87% (-103)
Growth Since 2010
-18.45% (-1,220)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Leesville, Louisiana Population 2021
5,392
Leesville is a city located in Vernon Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 5,392, it is the 58th largest city in Louisiana and the 4562nd largest city in the United States . Leesville is currently declining at a rate of -1.87% annually and its population has decreased by -18.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,612 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Leesville has a population density of 951 people per square mile.
The average household income in Leesville is $45,061 with a poverty rate of 32.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $746 per month, and the median house value is $93,200. 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: 55.95%
- Black or African American: 35.14%
- Asian: 3.11%
- Two or more races: 2.72%
- Other race: 1.66%
- Native American: 1.34%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of Leesville, Louisiana is 5,392 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,392.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,612.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,296 | 55.95% |
| Black or African American | 2,070 | 35.14% |
| Asian | 183 | 3.11% |
| Two or More Races | 160 | 2.72% |
| Some Other Race | 98 | 1.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 79 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
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Leesville Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,415 | 2.4 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 1,149 | 1.22 | 41 |
| Married | 762 | 3.32 | 70.9 |
| Female | 411 | 3.76 | 30.7 |
| Male | 93 | 3.48 | 29 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 4.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 490 | 12.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,419 | 36.89% |
| Some College | 901 | 23.42% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 10.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 4.68% |
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Leesville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,075 | 1,780 | 339 |
| Black | 1,251 | 1,004 | 155 |
| Hispanic | 288 | 238 | 28 |
| Asian | 123 | 77 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 72 | 16 |
| Native American | 58 | 42 | |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 7 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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%.
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$25,490
Average Earnings
$31,215
Average Male
$19,677
Average Female
Leesville Language by Age
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Leesville Language
90.49% of Leesville residents speak only English, while 9.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.40% of the population.
Leesville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,050 | 807 | 39.37% |
| White | 2,877 | 755 | 26.24% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 231 | 41.18% |
| Native | 79 | 63 | 79.75% |
| Asian | 183 | 46 | 25.14% |
| Other | 91 | 42 | 46.15% |
| Multiple | 156 | 38 | 24.36% |
32.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.56%
Male Poverty Rate
36.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leesville is Native, with 79.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leesville is Multiple, with 24.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.71%.
Leesville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Leesville Married by Age and Sex
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Leesville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Leesville Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 17.92% |
| Black | 258 | 17.95% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 9.97% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 20.00% |
| Other Race | 10 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 9 | 6.62% |
| Islander | 5 | 100.00% |
Leesville Veterans by Education
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16.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
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53.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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53.30%
Born in Leesville
95.50%
Native Born
4.50%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
2.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.50% of Leesville residents were born in the United States, with 53.30% having been born in Louisiana. 1.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,392 | -103 | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 5,495 | -103 | -1.84% |
| 2019 | 5,598 | -103 | -1.81% |
| 2018 | 5,701 | -235 | -3.96% |
| 2017 | 5,936 | -166 | -2.72% |
| 2016 | 6,102 | -42 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 6,144 | -220 | -3.46% |
| 2014 | 6,364 | -142 | -2.18% |
| 2013 | 6,506 | -211 | -3.14% |
| 2012 | 6,717 | 225 | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 6,492 | -63 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 6,555 | -198 | -0.30% |
| 2000 | 6,753 | -885 | -1.22% |
| 1990 | 7,638 | -1,416 | -1.69% |
| 1980 | 9,054 | 126 | 0.14% |
| 1970 | 8,928 | 4,239 | 6.65% |
| 1960 | 4,689 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 1950 | 4,670 | 1,841 | 5.14% |
| 1940 | 2,829 | -462 | -1.50% |
| 1930 | 3,291 | 773 | 2.71% |
| 1920 | 2,518 | 0.00% |