Leesburg, FL

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2019 Population

22,672

1.93% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

3.09% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

23.4%

7.46% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$37,092

2.49% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$153,000

9.52% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

8,357

9.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Leesburg, FL had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $37,092. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Leesburg, FL grew from 22,243 to 22,672, a 1.93% increase and its median household income grew from $36,191 to $37,092, a 2.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), White (Hispanic) (15.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%). 0% of the households in Leesburg, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.9% of the residents in Leesburg, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL are Lake-Sumter State College (1,125 degrees awarded in 2020) and Beacon College (89 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Leesburg, FL was $153,000, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%. Most people in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Leesburg, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Leesburg, FL is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 10.2% of Leesburg, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.31k people).

In 2019, there were 2.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.56k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 889
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.82k ± 796
White (Hispanic)
3.56k ± 717

18.3%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

18.3% of the people in Leesburg, FL are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Leesburg, FL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

7.76%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

As of 2019, 10.2% of Leesburg, FL residents (2.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leesburg, FL was 7.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Leesburg, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Leesburg, FL was 40. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 49. But people in Leesburg, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Leesburg, FL residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
986,238 ± 23,800 people
Haiti
338,524 ± 14,168 people
Colombia
270,705 ± 12,691 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 986,238 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 338,524 and Colombia with 270,705.

Citizenship

94.9%

2019 Citizenship

96.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.9% of Leesburg, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Leesburg, FL was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Leesburg, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
728 ± 164
Gulf War (2001-)
227 ± 135
Gulf War (1990s)
154 ± 90

Leesburg, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.21 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Leesburg, FL is $37,092. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Leesburg, FL was Census Tract 303.02 with a value of $53,393, followed by Census Tract 311.01 and Census Tract 305.04, with respective values of $52,806 and $50,673.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,958. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Leesburg, FL employs 8.36k people. The largest industries in Leesburg, FL are Retail Trade (1,250 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,248 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,083 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,792), Information ($45,326), and Wholesale Trade ($43,466).

Wages

Median Household Income

$37,092

2019 value

± $4,318

2.49%

1 Year Growth

± 13%

Households in Leesburg, FL have a median annual income of $37,092, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,191 in 2018, which represents a 2.49% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Leesburg, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

$62,717

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $882

$46,958

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $608

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$58,663 ± $3,508
White
$51,467 ± $590
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$41,471 ± $18,259

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leesburg, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00388% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 303.02
Census Tract 311.01
Census Tract 305.04

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Leesburg, FL was Census Tract 303.02 with a value of $53,393, followed by Census Tract 311.01 and Census Tract 305.04, with respective values of $52,806 and $50,673.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leesburg, FL (5.23k out of 22.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,816 ± 435
Black
2,200 ± 473
Hispanic
1,560 ± 365

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

8.36k

2019 Value

± 791

9.41%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 9.41%, from 7.64k employees to 8.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leesburg, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,162 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,045 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (950 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leesburg, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Leesburg, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,162 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,045 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (950 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Leesburg, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.24 times higher than expected), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.97 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.68 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Leesburg, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($91,365), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($70,417), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.36k

2019 Value

± 791

9.41%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 9.41%, from 7.64k employees to 8.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leesburg, FL, are Retail Trade (1,250 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,248 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,083 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Leesburg, FL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,250 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,248 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,083 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Leesburg, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.9 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.98 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.85 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Leesburg, FL, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,792), Information ($45,326), and Wholesale Trade ($43,466).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Leesburg, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Florida

51.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Leesburg, FL awarded 1,214 degrees. The student population of Leesburg, FL is skewed towards women, with 2,082 male students and 3,105 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leesburg, FL are White (718 and 59.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (233 and 19.4%), Black or African American (101 and 8.43%), and Asian (67 and 5.59%).

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lake-Sumter State College (1,125 and 92.7%) and Beacon College (89 and 7.33%).

The most popular majors in Leesburg, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (772 and 63.6%), Chemical Technology (104 and 8.57%), and Registered Nursing (80 and 6.59%).

The median tuition costs in Leesburg, FL are $42,600 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.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
772 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majorss awarded
General Engineering Technology
29 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Leesburg, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 772 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake-Sumter State College
1,125 degrees awarded
Beacon College
89 degrees awarded

$3,292

Median In-State Public

$42,600

Median Private

In 2020, the Leesburg, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake-Sumter State College with 1,125 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

476

Degrees Awarded to Men

738

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 476 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leesburg, FL, which is 0.645 times less than the 738 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Leesburg, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
718 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
233 degrees awarded
Black or African American
101 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Leesburg, FL was White students. These 718 degrees mean that there were 3.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 233 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Leesburg, FL was $153,000 in 2019, which is 0.636 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $139,700 to $153,000, a 9.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Leesburg, FL is 50.3%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Leesburg, FL have an average commute time of 22.8 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 Value

$153,000

2019 Median

± $10,016

$139,700

2018 Median

± $15,325

In 2019, the median property value in Leesburg, FL grew to to $153,000 from the previous year's value of $139,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Leesburg, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Leesburg, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,092

Median Household Income

± $4,318

8.95k

Number of Households

± 719

In 2019, the median household income of the 8.95k households in Leesburg, FL grew to $37,092 from the previous year's value of $36,191.

The following chart displays the households in Leesburg, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Leesburg, FL 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.

Rent vs Own

50.3%

2019 Homeownership

50.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50.3% of the housing units in Leesburg, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Leesburg, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leesburg, FL have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Leesburg, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Leesburg, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Other (5.56%)

In 2019, 73.4% of workers in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.56%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

82.7% of the population of Leesburg, FL has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 4.09% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.28% increase from the previous year (1424 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1112 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lake County, FL.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, FL

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 4.28% increase from the previous year (1,424 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

17.3%

Uninsured

24.9%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

18.8%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

4.09%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leesburg, FL grew by 4.12% from 16.7% to 17.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Leesburg, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.