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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leesburg

Virginia · 28,311 residents · 12.585 sq mi
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Leesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,861. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $178,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,311
+75%since 1990
from 16,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,250 / sq mi
+75%since 1990
from 1,287 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+10%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K24K35K46K57K1990201020202024Leesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,861
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,887 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,116
+71%since 1990
from $17,574 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$178,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$847
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $696 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.6
−37%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(13,804)
Black12.3%(1,987)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(453)
Asian2.3%(378)
Diversity Score37.2%(6,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(22,761)
Black9.1%(2,573)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,667)
Asian2.6%(736)
Diversity Score39.2%(11,101)
39
+5%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.3%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 28,311 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesburg, Virginia earns about $68,861 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 $178,600, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Virginia?

About 41.3% 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 3.6% 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 12,109 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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