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Leesburg

Ohio · 1,273 residents · 1.168 sq mi
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Leesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,273
+2%since 2000
from 1,253 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,073 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+13%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Leesburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,604
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,653 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,957
+57%since 2000
from $16,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,234)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,197)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(9)
Diversity Score7.7%(98)
Diversity Score
8
+250%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Ohio?

Leesburg, Ohio has about 1,273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Ohio?

The typical household in Leesburg, Ohio earns about $47,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesburg, Ohio expensive?

In Leesburg, Ohio, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Ohio?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Leesburg, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesburg, Ohio?

About 15.9% of people in Leesburg, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leesburg, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Leesburg, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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