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Leechburg

Pennsylvania · 2,068 residents (2025 est.) · 0.439 sq mi
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Leechburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,207. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 401 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,985
−17%since 2000
from 2,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,522 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 5,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
−1%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Leechburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,207
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,434 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,310
+80%since 2000
from $16,242 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−2%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,311)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,765)
Black4.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(126)
Diversity Score25.4%(504)
Diversity Score
25
+387%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

Leechburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Leechburg, Pennsylvania earns about $48,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leechburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Leechburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leechburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leechburg, Pennsylvania?

About 19.6% of people in Leechburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leechburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Leechburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 466 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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