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Leesburg

Alabama · 911 residents · 6.301 sq mi
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Leesburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
911
+14%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1374227079911K1990201020202024Leesburg
2024998
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,938
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,504
+102%since 2000
from $15,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(790)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(837)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(22)
Diversity Score12.4%(113)
Diversity Score
12
+693%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Alabama?

Leesburg, Alabama has about 911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Alabama?

The typical household in Leesburg, Alabama earns about $54,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesburg, Alabama expensive?

In Leesburg, Alabama, the median home is worth about $153,400, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Alabama?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leesburg, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesburg, Alabama?

About 11.6% of people in Leesburg, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leesburg, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Leesburg, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 679 residents, a change of about 293 percent over that period.

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