Leesburg, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,444 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 499.7 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.51% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 51.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,690 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Leesburg grew by 14.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,143 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Leesburg has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,870 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.51% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Leesburg is about 31% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $211,030 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,138 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.7% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Leesburg is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,138 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Leesburg spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.3 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,589 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,529 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,827 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Leesburg is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Leesburg has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Leesburg has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Leesburg | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leesburg, Florida.
What is the population of Leesburg, Florida?
The population of Leesburg, Florida is 22,444, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Leesburg, Florida?
The population density of Leesburg, Florida is 499.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Leesburg, Florida?
The median household income in Leesburg, Florida is $49,870, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Leesburg, Florida?
The median home price in Leesburg, Florida is $211,030, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Leesburg, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Leesburg, Florida is 8.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.