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Leesburg

Virginia · 48,250 residents · 12.585 sq mi
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Leesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,933. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $459,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,250
+70%since 2000
from 28,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,834 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 2,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+8%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K24K35K46K57K1990201020202024Leesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,933
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,559
+61%since 2000
from $30,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $847 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(26,735)
Black8.2%(3,953)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(10,654)
Asian8.8%(4,240)
Other4.4%(2,136)
Diversity Score77.4%(37,363)
Diversity Score
77
+97%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesburg, Virginia?

Leesburg, Virginia has about 48,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesburg, Virginia earns about $113,933 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 $459,100, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Leesburg, Virginia?

About 54.3% 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 4.0% 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 32,048 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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

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