Leesburg, FL

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2024 Population

30,807

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

46.2

0.431% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.4%

1.28% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$52,880

11.3% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$228,600

6.67% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,913

2.9% 1-year growth

About

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 (1,210 degrees awarded in 2024) and Beacon College (120 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Leesburg, FL was $228,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 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 30.8k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.1% of Leesburg, FL residents were born outside of the country (3.12k people).

In 2024, there were 1.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in Leesburg, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.27k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2024 Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.7% of Leesburg, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Leesburg, FL was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leesburg, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 1.29k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.96k ± 1.26k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.27k ± 1.2k

21.2%

Hispanic Population

6.52k people

21.2% of the people in Leesburg, FL are hispanic (6.52k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

10.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

As of 2024, 10.1% of Leesburg, FL residents (3.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leesburg, FL was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
866 ± 215
Gulf War (1990s)
268 ± 134
Gulf War (2001-)
261 ± 118

Leesburg, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Leesburg, FL.

Health

89.2% of the population of Leesburg, FL has health coverage, with 27.2% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 20.6% on Medicare, 20.7% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

27.2%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

20.6%

Medicare

20.7%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leesburg, FL declined by 20.6% from 13.6% to 10.8%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Leesburg, FL employs 10.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Leesburg, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,330 people), Retail Trade (1,419 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (895 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($72,540), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,022), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,250).

Employment

Occupations

10.9k

2024 Value

± 1,109

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 14.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 10.6k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leesburg, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,164 people), Management Occupations (1,148 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (793 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leesburg, FL.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.9k

2024 Value

± 1,109

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 14.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Leesburg, FL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 10.6k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leesburg, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,330 people), Retail Trade (1,419 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (895 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,576

Median earning men ± $4,851

$33,791

Median earning women ± $3,348

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,387), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,487), and Public Administration ($48,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($56,023), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,008), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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%.

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Leesburg, FL awarded 1,330 degrees. The student population of Leesburg, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,503 male students and 3,838 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leesburg, FL are White (716 and 54.2%), Hispanic or Latino (332 and 25.1%), Black or African American (121 and 9.15%), and Asian (75 and 5.67%).

The largest universities in Leesburg, FL by number of degrees awarded are Lake-Sumter State College (1,210 and 91%) and Beacon College (120 and 9.02%).

The most popular majors in Leesburg, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (711 and 53.5%), General Business Administration & Management (137 and 10.3%), and Registered Nursing (133 and 10%).

The median tuition costs are $50,940 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 2024 in Leesburg, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,341 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 6,341 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 3,194 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
711 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
110 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Leesburg, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 711 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake-Sumter State College
1,210 degrees awarded
Beacon College
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake-Sumter State College with 1,210 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 509 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leesburg, FL, which is 0.62 times less than the 821 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 716 degrees mean that there were 2.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 332 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($740) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Leesburg, FL was $228,600 in 2024, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $214,300 to $228,600, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Leesburg, FL is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Leesburg, FL have an average commute time of 26.1 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.

Housing

Property

$228,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,954

$8,037

Median Property Taxes

±$799

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 $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2024

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Leesburg, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Leesburg, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$52,880

Median Household Income

± $5,725

12.8k

Number of Households

± 1,156

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.8k households in Leesburg, FL grew to $52,880 from the previous year's value of $47,506.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (9.9%)

In 2024, 71.6% of workers in Leesburg, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.9%).

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.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leesburg, FL have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leesburg, FL (4.97k out of 30.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 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.