Leesburg, FL Demographics
What is the population of Leesburg?
There are 28,461 residents in Leesburg, with a median age of 46. Of this, 49.97% are males and 50.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.11% of the resident pool in Leesburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.12%. Additionally, 5.77% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 22,371 people in Leesburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,461 | 4.5% |
| Male Population | 14,222 | 9.4% |
| Female Population | 14,239 | 0.1% |
Male Population 49.97%
Female Population 50.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | 5.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 24,224 | 6.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,595 | -14.2% |
| Not Citizen | 1,642 | 14.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.11%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.12%
Not Citizen 5.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 358 | 39.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,562 | 1.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,828 | 14.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,026 | 6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 22,371 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.27%
Moved from Same County 9.1%
Moved from Same State 6.49%
Moved from Different State 3.65%
Same House as Last Year 79.48%
What are the employment statistics in Leesburg?
White-collar workers make up 69.98% of the working population in Leesburg, while blue-collar employees account for 30.02%. There are also 2,154 entrepreneurs in Leesburg (10.16% of the workforce); 14,894 workers employed in private companies (70.22%); and 1,968 people working in governmental institutions (9.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,842 | 96.3% |
| Blue Collar | 6,368 | 146.2% |
White Collar 69.98%
Blue Collar 30.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,154 | 112.6% |
| Private Companies | 14,894 | 112.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,968 | 109.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,194 | 83.3% |
Self Employees 10.16%
Private Companies 70.22%
Governmental Workers 9.28%
Not for Profit Companies 10.34%
How many households are there in Leesburg?
There are a total of 12,302 households in Leesburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.8% of these Leesburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.2%. Additionally, 22.35% of households have children and 77.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,302 | 8.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -14.9% |
| Family Households | 7,726 | 7.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,576 | 9.3% |
Family Households 62.8%
Non-Family Households 37.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,749 | 4.4% |
| Households without Children | 9,553 | 9.6% |
Households with Children 22.35%
Households without Children 77.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Leesburg?
The average annual household income in Leesburg is $62,552, while the median household income sits at $47,506 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $47,162, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,747. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,558 and $46,857, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $62,552 | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income | $47,506 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,446 | -8.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,207 | 6.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Leesburg?
There are 14,202 housing units in Leesburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 12,302 occupied housing units in Leesburg, 57.85% are owner-occupied, while 42.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.28% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $230,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,034 per month in Leesburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,202 | 8.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 933 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 346 | 46.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,439 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,967 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,911 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,539 | -16.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,784 | 14.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,967 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,185 | 24.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 131 | 26.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,302 | 8.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,117 | 12.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,185 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 57.85%
Renter Occupied 42.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,507 | 20.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,610 | 5.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $230,000 | 9.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $188,200 | 14.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,034 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 49.28%
Without Mortgage 50.72%
What is the level of education in Leesburg?
Approximately 42.88% of the population in Leesburg holds a high school degree (that's 10,059 residents), while 26.25% have attained a college certificate (6,157 locals) and 11.37% have a bachelor's degree (2,668 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,123 | 29.2% |
| Some High School | 10,059 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 6,157 | -10.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,885 | -1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,668 | 22.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,567 | 13.5% |
No High School 4.79%
Some High School 42.88%
Some College 26.25%
Associate Degree 8.04%
Bachelor's Degree 11.37%
Graduate Degree 6.68%
What is the marital status of Leesburg residents?
A total of 7,387 people in Leesburg have never been married (which represents 30.38% of the total population), while 11,742 of them are wedded (48.29%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 481 (1.98%) and 2,985 (12.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,387 | -0.2% |
| Married | 11,742 | 8.2% |
| Separated | 481 | -19.6% |
| Widowed | 2,200 | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 2,985 | 14.6% |
Never Married 30.38%
Married 48.29%
Separated 1.98%
Widowed 9.05%
Divorced 12.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Leesburg?
The top three means of transportation people in Leesburg use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 8,282 residents commute by car, 297 prefer going to work by walking and 75 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,282 | -5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 70 | 191.7% |
| TaxiCab | 75 | -1.3% |
| Walk | 297 | 30.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Leesburg by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.