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Leslie

Georgia · 409 residents · 1.77 sq mi
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Leslie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
409
−10%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3203934675406141990201020202024Leslie
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,869
+11%since 2000
from $15,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(229)
Black45.1%(205)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(307)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(206)
Black42.3%(173)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(24)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.2%(287)
Diversity Score
70
+4%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leslie, Georgia?

Leslie, Georgia has about 409 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leslie, Georgia?

The typical household in Leslie, Georgia earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leslie, Georgia expensive?

In Leslie, Georgia, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Leslie, Georgia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Leslie, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leslie, Georgia?

About 27.6% of people in Leslie, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leslie, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Leslie, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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