Leesburg, FL

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2021 Population
26,242
13.4% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
42.9
1.42% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23%
10.8% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$37,350
1.78% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$162,100
1.31% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
9,728
12.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Leesburg, FL had a population of 26.2k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $37,350. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Leesburg, FL grew from 23,142 to 26,242, a 13.4% increase and its median household income declined from $38,026 to $37,350, a −1.78% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23%), White (Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%).

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.

94.7% of the residents in Leesburg, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL are Lake-Sumter State College (1,139 degrees awarded in 2021) and Beacon College (112 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Leesburg, FL was $162,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Leesburg, FL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Leesburg, FL is home to a population of 26.2k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.39% of Leesburg, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.46k people).

In 2021, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.7%
2021 Citizenship
94.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Leesburg, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Leesburg, FL was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13.2k ± 1.1k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.04k ± 882
  3. White (Hispanic)
    4.01k ± 1.3k
23.4%
Hispanic Population
6.15k people

In 2021, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

23.4% of the people in Leesburg, FL are hispanic (6.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
    993,450 ± 23,894 people
  2. Haiti
    340,538 ± 14,212 people
  3. Colombia
    292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.39%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.46k people
10.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.52k people

As of 2021, 9.39% of Leesburg, FL residents (2.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leesburg, FL was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    740 ± 192
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    327 ± 152
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    137 ± 82

Leesburg, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Leesburg, FL employs 9.73k people. The largest industries in Leesburg, FL are Retail Trade (1,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,512 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,254 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,924), Information ($48,565), and Finance & Insurance ($44,226).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

9.73k
2021 Value
± 1,044
12.4%
1 Year growth
± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 8.65k employees to 9.73k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leesburg, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,347 people), Management Occupations (1,068 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (949 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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Employment by Industries

9.73k
2021 Value
± 1,044
12.4%
1 Year growth
± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 8.65k employees to 9.73k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leesburg, FL, are Retail Trade (1,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,512 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,254 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

$27,139
Median earning men ± $2,440
$24,879
Median earning women ± $1,797

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($48,333), Public Administration ($38,886), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,646).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($62,898), Public Administration ($48,563), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,112).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $93.7B
  2. $57.8B
  3. $56.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B
2020 Value in Florida
$1.41T
Projected 2050 Value in Florida
121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% 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.

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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
  1. $22.9B
  2. $17.8B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

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

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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%).

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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
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.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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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In 2021, universities in Leesburg, FL awarded 1,251 degrees. The student population of Leesburg, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,898 male students and 2,904 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leesburg, FL are White (721 and 58.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (256 and 20.6%), Black or African American (101 and 8.15%), and Asian (68 and 5.48%).

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lake-Sumter State College (1,139 and 91%) and Beacon College (112 and 8.95%).

The most popular majors in Leesburg, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (809 and 64.7%), Registered Nursing (96 and 7.67%), and Chemical Technology (69 and 5.52%).

The median tuition costs in Leesburg, FL are $44,200 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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Leesburg, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,802 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,802 students enrolled in Leesburg, FL, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,594 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 809 degree-majors awarded
  2. 58 degree-majors awarded
  3. 26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Leesburg, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 809 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. 1,139 degrees awarded
  2. 112 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake-Sumter State College with 1,139 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 480 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leesburg, FL, which is 0.623 times less than the 771 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 721 degrees mean that there were 2.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 256 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Leesburg, FL was $162,100 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,000 to $162,100, a 1.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Leesburg, FL is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Leesburg, FL have an average commute time of 24.1 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.

Median household income in Leesburg, FL is $37,350. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Leesburg, FL was Census Tract 303.02 with a value of $56,212, followed by Census Tract 303.08 and Census Tract 307.01, with respective values of $53,136 and $53,111.

Property

$162,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,770
$5,680
Median Property Taxes
±$642

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

52.7%
Homeownership
2021
65.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 52.7% of the housing units in Leesburg, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 303.02
  2. Census Tract 303.08
  3. Census Tract 307.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Leesburg, FL was Census Tract 303.02 with a value of $56,212, followed by Census Tract 303.08 and Census Tract 307.01, with respective values of $53,136 and $53,111.

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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$37,350
Median Household Income
± $4,443
10.8k
Number of Households
± 977

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Leesburg, FL declined from $37,350 from the previous year's value of $38,026.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leesburg, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida
0.472
2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Other (5.06%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.06%).

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Commute Time

24.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leesburg, FL have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% 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 & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leesburg, FL (5.97k out of 26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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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84.6% of the population of Leesburg, FL has health coverage, with 25.5% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 20.8% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 3.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see 1549 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 983 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,549 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, FL

Primary care physicians in Lake County, FL see an average of 1,549 patients per year. This represents a 4.31% increase from the previous year (1,485 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

15.4%
Uninsured
25.5%
Employer Coverage
21.5%
Medicaid
20.8%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
3.68%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leesburg, FL declined by 6.91% from 16.5% to 15.4%.

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.

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