Leechburg is a borough located in Armstrong County Pennsylvania. Leechburg has a 2024 population of 2,072. Leechburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Leechburg is $62,768 with a poverty rate of 9.78%. The median age in Leechburg is 35.2 years: 37.9 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leechburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 90.22% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 7.11% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 923 | 2.32 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Married | 442 | 2.93 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 360 | 1.12 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 92 | 3.11 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 29 | 5.28 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 2.06% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 11.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 9.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 782 | 51.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 260 | 17.29% |
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 | 1,418 | 1,385 | 251 |
| Black | 75 | 72 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 8 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,250 | $46,500 | $55,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,176 | $35,735 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $41,667 | $21,190 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,738 | $41,391 | $25,625 |
| Some College | $37,045 | $50,043 | $24,219 |
$36,738
Average Earnings
$41,391
Average Male
$25,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.68% of Leechburg residents speak only English, while 0.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 168 | 8.71% |
| Black | 152 | 38 | 25% |
| Multiple | 57 | 3 | 5.26% |
9.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.72%
Male Poverty Rate
15.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leechburg is Black, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leechburg is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 13.43% |
| Some College | 9.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 89.47% |
| Female Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,852 | $75,562 |
| Households | $56,213 | $62,768 |
| Married Families | $78,816 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,556 | $36,240 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 10.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4%
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
83.49%
Born in Leechburg
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.72% of Leechburg residents were born in the United States, with 83.49% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,981 | -18 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 1,999 | -18 | -0.89% |
| 2027 | 2,017 | -18 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 2,035 | -19 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 2,054 | -18 | -0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,072 | -19 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,091 | -25 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 2,116 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 2,135 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 2,146 | 159 | 8% |
| 2019 | 1,987 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,010 | -19 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,029 | -18 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 2,047 | -14 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 2,061 | -26 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 2,087 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,101 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,113 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 2,129 | -18 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 2,147 | 0 | 0% |