Leesburg, FL

Census Place

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2023 Population
28,461
4.54% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
46.4
6.42% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.2%
12.1% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$47,506
8.63% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$214,300
14% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
10,605
4.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Leesburg, FL had a population of 28.5k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $47,506. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Leesburg, FL grew from 27,226 to 28,461, a 4.54% increase and its median household income grew from $43,733 to $47,506, a 8.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.06%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (7.03%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.36%).

None of the households in Leesburg, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Leesburg, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL are Lake-Sumter State College (990 degrees awarded in 2023) and Beacon College (116 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Leesburg, FL was $214,300, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Leesburg, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Leesburg, FL is home to a population of 28.5k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.6% of Leesburg, FL residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2023, there were 2.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%
2023 Citizenship
94.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.2% of Leesburg, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Leesburg, FL was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    14.8k ± 1.24k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.19k ± 1.04k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.01k ± 1.09k
20.3%
Hispanic Population
5.76k people

In 2023, there were 2.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.3% of the people in Leesburg, FL are hispanic (5.76k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Leesburg, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
  2. Haiti
    353,350 ± 14,476 people
  3. Colombia
    307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.03k people
10%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.73k people

As of 2023, 10.6% of Leesburg, FL residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leesburg, FL was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    894 ± 270
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    305 ± 138
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    254 ± 125

Leesburg, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Leesburg, FL employs 10.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Leesburg, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,042 people), Retail Trade (1,451 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,119 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,507), Finance & Insurance ($51,491), and Public Administration ($50,284).

Employment

Occupations

10.6k
2023 Value
± 1,132
4.51%
1 Year growth
± 14.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 10.1k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leesburg, FL, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,054 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,032 people), and Management Occupations (1,017 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leesburg, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.6k
2023 Value
± 1,132
4.51%
1 Year growth
± 14.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 4.51%, from 10.1k employees to 10.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leesburg, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,042 people), Retail Trade (1,451 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Leesburg, FL, though some of these residents may live in Leesburg, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,491
Median earning men ± $3,715
$31,829
Median earning women ± $3,402

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,934), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,526), Public Administration ($50,341), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,641).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Leesburg, FL awarded 1,106 degrees. The student population of Leesburg, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,258 male students and 3,333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leesburg, FL are White (615 and 56.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (220 and 20.1%), Black or African American (98 and 8.96%), and Asian (82 and 7.5%).

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lake-Sumter State College (990 and 89.5%) and Beacon College (116 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Leesburg, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (651 and 58.9%), Registered Nursing (99 and 8.95%), and Chemical Technology (83 and 7.5%).

The median tuition costs in Leesburg, FL are $48,510 for private four year colleges, and $3,292 and $13,276 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Leesburg, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,591 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,591 students enrolled in Leesburg, FL, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,903 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    651 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    60 degrees awarded
  3. General Engineering Technology
    21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Leesburg, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 651 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Leesburg, FL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Lake-Sumter State College
    990 degrees awarded
  2. Beacon College
    116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake-Sumter State College with 990 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 477 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leesburg, FL, which is 0.758 times less than the 629 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 615 degrees mean that there were 2.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 220 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (4.99M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.46M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Leesburg, FL was $214,300 in 2023, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $188,000 to $214,300, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Leesburg, FL is 57.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Leesburg, FL have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Leesburg, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$214,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$14,967
$7,117
Median Property Taxes
±$766

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Leesburg, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Leesburg, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.9%
Homeownership
2023
65.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 57.9% of the housing units in Leesburg, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Leesburg, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$47,506
Median Household Income
± $4,613
12.3k
Number of Households
± 1,116

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.3k households in Leesburg, FL grew to $47,506 from the previous year's value of $43,733.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leesburg, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (69.1%)
  2. Carpooled (11.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.37%)

In 2023, 69.1% of workers in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (9.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leesburg, FL have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Leesburg, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Leesburg, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Leesburg, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leesburg, FL (4.53k out of 28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Leesburg, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

86.4% of the population of Leesburg, FL has health coverage, with 24.7% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.6%
Uninsured
24.7%
Employer Coverage
19.6%
Medicaid
21.6%
Medicare
19.1%
Non-Group
1.41%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leesburg, FL declined by 9.67% from 15% to 13.6%.

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