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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Leesburg

Virginia · 16,202 residents · 12.585 sq mi
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Leesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,887. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 12,109 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $163,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,202
−43%vs 2000
vs 28,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,287 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 2,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K24K35K46K57K1990201020202024Leesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,887
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,861 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,574
−42%vs 2000
vs $30,116 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $178,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$696
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $847 in 2000
US average: $450
55.1%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
44.9% rent
4.1
+58%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(13,804)
Black12.3%(1,987)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(453)
Asian2.3%(378)
Other0.2%(33)
Diversity Score37.2%(6,026)
37
−5%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.6%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Virginia?

Leesburg, Virginia has about 16,202 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesburg, Virginia earns about $39,887 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 $163,300, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Virginia?

About 28.6% 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 6.1% of people in Leesburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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