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Leesylvania

Virginia · 21,632 residents · 4.609 sq mi
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Leesylvania is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,524. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $531,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

21,632
−5%since 2023
from 22,848 in 2023
2020 – 2024
4,693 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 4,957 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.1
+5%since 2023
from 35.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
21K22K22K23K23K20202024Leesylvania
202422K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$132,524
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,460 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$59,528
+6%since 2023
from $56,139 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.361
+5%since 2023
from 0.345 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
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

$531,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $508,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,289
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,278 in 2023
US average: $1,442
65.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
34.1% rent
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
27.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
43.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
+8%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(5,303)
Black43.3%(9,900)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(3,829)
Asian9.3%(2,122)
Other7.4%(1,694)
Diversity Score89.5%(20,454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(4,622)
Black43.1%(9,315)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(3,967)
Asian9.5%(2,057)
Other7.7%(1,671)
Diversity Score90%(19,476)
90
+1%since 2023
from 90 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
22.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 39.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
17.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
78.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
26.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
65.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesylvania, Virginia?

Leesylvania, Virginia has about 21,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesylvania, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesylvania, Virginia earns about $132,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leesylvania, Virginia expensive?

In Leesylvania, Virginia, the median home is worth about $531,500, and the typical rent is about $2,289 a month.

How educated are people in Leesylvania, Virginia?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Leesylvania, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leesylvania, Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Leesylvania, 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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