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Leesburg

Florida · 27,000 residents · 39.343 sq mi
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Leesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,026. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 15% 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 $160,000. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,000
+69%since 2000
from 15,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K18K23K28K32K1990201020202024Leesburg
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,026
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,152
+41%since 2000
from $15,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+76%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(10,265)
Black28.9%(4,609)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(657)
Asian1.3%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(9,706)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(13,978)
Black25.2%(6,811)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(4,245)
Asian1.9%(520)
Other1.1%(309)
Diversity Score76.4%(20,623)
Diversity Score
76
+26%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Florida?

Leesburg, Florida has about 27,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Florida?

The typical household in Leesburg, Florida earns about $38,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesburg, Florida expensive?

In Leesburg, Florida, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Florida?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leesburg, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesburg, Florida?

About 20.7% of people in Leesburg, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leesburg, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Leesburg, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,097 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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