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Leesylvania

Virginia · 21,193 residents · 4.609 sq mi
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Leesylvania is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,610. Population has declined 3% since 2021. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $393,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

21,193
−3%vs 2021
vs 21,865 in 2021
2020 – 2024
4,598 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 4,744 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.4
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 35.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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202422K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,610
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $126,601 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$47,765
−11%vs 2021
vs $53,746 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$393,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $418,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,929
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,099 in 2021
US average: $1,124
63.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.9% in 2021
36.5% rent
3.3
−1%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic27%(5,895)
Black44.4%(9,702)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(3,016)
Asian9.7%(2,118)
Other5.2%(1,134)
Diversity Score87.4%(19,113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(4,817)
Black39.8%(8,428)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(3,483)
Asian13.6%(2,889)
Other4.3%(920)
Diversity Score90.8%(19,233)
91
+4%vs 2021
vs 87 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.7 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 39.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
71.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.2%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
79.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
53.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.1% in 2021
48.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.9% in 2021
27.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
7.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leesylvania, Virginia?

Leesylvania, Virginia has about 21,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leesylvania, Virginia?

The typical household in Leesylvania, Virginia earns about $120,610 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 $393,900, and the typical rent is about $1,929 a month.

How educated are people in Leesylvania, Virginia?

About 49.1% 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 3.7% 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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