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Leesburg

Virginia · 49,917 residents (2025 est.) · 12.585 sq mi
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Leesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,205. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $667,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,171
+74%since 2000
from 28,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,907 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 2,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49,917 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K24K35K46K57K1990201020202024Leesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,205
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,861 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,175
+103%since 2000
from $30,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+10%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$667,800
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,105
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+77%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(22,761)
Black9.1%(2,573)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,667)
Asian2.6%(736)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.2%(11,101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(26,613)
Black8.6%(4,247)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(10,188)
Asian11.3%(5,561)
Other5.2%(2,562)
Diversity Score80.1%(39,409)
Diversity Score
80
+104%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 72.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 12.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Virginia?

Leesburg, Virginia has about 49,171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesburg, Virginia earns about $145,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesburg, Virginia expensive?

In Leesburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $667,800, and the typical rent is about $2,105 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Virginia?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leesburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesburg, Virginia?

About 6.6% of people in Leesburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leesburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Leesburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,969 residents, a change of about 203 percent over that period.

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