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Leesville

Louisiana · 6,612 residents · 8.912 sq mi
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Leesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,612
−2%since 2000
from 6,753 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−1%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Leesville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,528
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,408
+35%since 2000
from $14,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(3,620)
Black35%(2,362)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(332)
Asian1.9%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.4%(4,619)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(3,351)
Black34.8%(2,301)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(473)
Asian2.3%(153)
Other6.4%(421)
Diversity Score77.8%(5,144)
Diversity Score
78
+14%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesville, Louisiana?

Leesville, Louisiana has about 6,612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Leesville, Louisiana earns about $35,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesville, Louisiana expensive?

In Leesville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Leesville, Louisiana?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Leesville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesville, Louisiana?

About 22.9% of people in Leesville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leesville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Leesville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,026 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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