City · Florida
Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg, city, in Lake County, Florida. Leesburg had 38,905 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 43.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,000 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,807 (±39). GEOID 1239875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,905
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,000 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,807 ±39
Median household income
$52,880
±$5,725 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$228,600
±$16,954 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,258
±$99 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Leesburg and what county is it in?
Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida. It covers 39.3 square miles of land, 686 residents per square mile in 2020.
Leesburg is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Leesburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,905 people lived in Leesburg on July 1, 2025, up 43.9% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 27,000 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,807 (±39).
| Measure | Leesburg | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,807 ±39 | 412,924 | +8,135 |
| Households | 12,833 ±656 | 164,497 | +3,881 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.12 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,883 ±594 | 187,580 | +4,474 |
Leesburg's population since 2000
From 15,956 in 2000 to 38,905 in 2025: up 143.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Leesburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Leesburg?
The median resident of Leesburg is 46.2 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 28.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.8%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leesburg | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 ±2.8 | 46.5 | +6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% ±2.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.2% ±2.6 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±2.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±4.0 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.5% ±4.2 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.8% ±4.1 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2% ±2.3 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±4.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±1.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.4% ±3.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±2.4 pts | 9.6% | −6.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±2.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±2.7 pts | 27.8% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.6% ±4.1 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Leesburg earn?
Half of Leesburg's 12,833 households earn less than $52,880 a year (±$5,725), against $73,161 in Lake County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $45,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leesburg | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,880 ±$5,725 | $73,161 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,965 ±$5,516 | $94,160 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,328 ±$2,228 | $38,577 | +$3,466 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±3.4 pts | 8.9% | −7.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±8.4 pts | 10.3% | −26.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.8% ±3.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.4 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±2.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Leesburg?
Owners occupy 62.6% of Leesburg's occupied homes and renters 37.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 by its owner (±$16,954). The median renter pays $1,258 a month including utilities, and 55.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leesburg | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,600 ±$16,954 | $318,400 | +$40,304 |
| Median gross rent | $1,258 ±$99 | $1,586 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.7% ±6.9 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,475 ±$127 | $1,814 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.6% ±5.1 pts | 77.6% | +12.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.4% ±5.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 14,883 ±594 | 187,580 | +4,474 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0% ±4.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.2% ±3.9 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% ±2.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±1.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Leesburg building?
Builders took permits for 225 new housing units in Leesburg in 2025 (219 in single-family houses), 5.8 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Leesburg work and get to work?
71.6% of Leesburg's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.5%.
| Measure | Leesburg | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.1% ±3.1 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±5.3 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±3.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±2.9 pts | 15.7% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±2.1 | 30.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Leesburg?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Leesburg, and 12 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,167 (Tract 305.05) to $66,276 (Tract 307.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 305.07Lake County | 8,575 | $47,039 |
| Tract 306.01Lake County | 6,432 | $49,832 |
| Tract 306.02Lake County | 3,457 | $38,571 |
| Tract 305.05Lake County | 4,588 | $36,167 |
| Tract 307.02Lake County | 6,414 | $70,986 |
| Tract 307.01Lake County | 2,693 | $66,276 |
| Tract 311.05Lake County | 7,712 | $87,275 |
| Tract 311.07Lake County | 3,449 | $70,227 |
| Tract 303.02Lake County | 4,200 | $60,347 |
| Tract 311.08Lake County | 2,660 | $83,942 |
| Tract 303.08Lake County | 4,466 | $49,700 |
| Tract 305.06Lake County | 5,435 | $88,600 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Leesburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Leesburg compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Leesburg is the 1,067th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 84th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Leesburg ranks 626th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 625th | 770 |
| Median household income | 626th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 557th | 763 |
| Median home value | 586th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 532nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 185th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 522nd | 733 |
| Median age | 288th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 540th | 760 |
| Work from home | 432nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 457th | 764 |
Leesburg's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Leesburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Leesburg?
5 of the 57 figures for Leesburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Leesburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Leesburg.