Leesburg, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Leesburg, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,875 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2678.3 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.07% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,588 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Leesburg grew by 31.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 33,875 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Leesburg is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.6% of residents. That is 4.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,195 21.2% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,027 26.6% +4.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,016 20.7% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,291 9.7% -6.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Leesburg and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.7% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Leesburg has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,853 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Leesburg is about 40% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $731,225 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,058 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Leesburg is about 29.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,058 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Leesburg spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,808 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.0% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,298 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,446 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Leesburg is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
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 A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.08 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Leesburg has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Leesburg | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leesburg, Virginia.
How many people live in Leesburg, Virginia?
About 33,875 people live in Leesburg, Virginia, in 11,588 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Leesburg, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Leesburg, Virginia has 2,678 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 31 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Leesburg, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 5.6 times the median household income ($731,225 against $130,853), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,058 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Leesburg, Virginia?
Unemployment in Leesburg, Virginia is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Leesburg, Virginia?
49.1% of adults in Leesburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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