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Leesville

County:
Vernon Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.912
State:
Louisiana

Leesville is a city located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Leesville has a 2026 population of 5,178. It is also the county seat of Vernon Parish. Leesville is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -8.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,660 in 2020.

The median household income in Leesville is $37,500 with a poverty rate of 33.73%. The median age in Leesville is 34.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

5.2K
Total Population
581
Density (mi²)
-80 -1.52%
Growth

Leesville Population

Leesville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,178-80-1.52%
20255,258-81-1.52%
20245,339-62-1.15%
20235,401-85-1.55%
20225,486-73-1.31%
20215,559-121-2.13%
20205,660490.87%
20195,611-109-1.91%
20185,720-227-3.82%
20175,947-170-2.78%
20166,117-33-0.54%
20156,150-221-3.47%
20146,371-140-2.15%
20136,511-210-3.12%
20126,7212303.54%
20116,491-62-0.95%
20106,553-59-0.89%
20006,753-885-11.59%
19907,638-1,416-15.64%
19809,0541261.41%
19708,9284,23990.4%
19604,689190.41%
19504,6701,84165.08%
19402,829-462-14.04%
19303,29177330.7%
19202,51800%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 34.4 years
Male: 34.2 years

Leesville Adults

There are 4,229 adults, (844 of whom are seniors) in Leesville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,825 (51.4%)
Male: 2,670 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Leesville includes 50.83% White, 36.54% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79350.83%
Black or African American2,00836.54%
Two or more races3546.44%
Other race1222.22%
Asian1212.2%
Native American971.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1913.48%
Two or more races1102%
Other race1031.87%
Black or African American300.55%
Native American120.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,60247.35%
Black or African American1,97836%
Two or more races2444.44%
Asian1212.2%
Native American851.55%
Other race190.35%

Leesville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Leesville 's average per capita income is $35,625. Household income levels show a median of $37,500. The poverty rate stands at 33.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$80,104-
Families$48,214$59,740
Households$37,500$57,676
Non Families$28,780$49,673

$35,625

Average Income

$37,500

Median Household Income

33.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)