City · Louisiana
Leesville, Louisiana
Leesville, city, in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Leesville had 5,210 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,649 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,495 (±41). GEOID 2243010.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,210
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,649 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,495 ±41
Median household income
$37,500
±$8,614 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$118,600
±$8,093 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$894
±$51 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Leesville and what county is it in?
Leesville is a city in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 634 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Leesville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,210 people lived in Leesville on July 1, 2025, down 8.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,649 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,495 (±41).
| Measure | Leesville | Vernon Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,495 ±41 | 47,117 | −396 |
| Households | 2,490 ±150 | 18,300 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.13 | 2.49 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 3,271 ±174 | 22,156 | no clear change |
Leesville's population since 2000
From 6,753 in 2000 to 5,210 in 2025: down 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Leesville 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 Leesville?
The median resident of Leesville is 34.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.0%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leesville | Vernon Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±1.9 | 32.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±2.3 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.4% ±5.0 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.0% ±4.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.4% ±2.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| With a disability | 27.8% ±2.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5% ±2.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.7% ±3.7 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.9% ±4.3 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Leesville earn?
Half of Leesville's 2,490 households earn less than $37,500 a year (±$8,614), against $57,270 in Vernon Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $38,855 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leesville | Vernon Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,500 ±$8,614 | $57,270 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,676 ±$5,703 | $74,627 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,563 ±$2,803 | $30,322 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.7% ±4.6 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.5% ±9.7 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.7% ±4.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±2.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±2.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 Leesville?
Owners occupy 44.5% of Leesville's occupied homes and renters 55.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 by its owner (±$8,093). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leesville | Vernon Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,600 ±$8,093 | $156,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $894 ±$51 | $1,068 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5% ±5.7 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,030 ±$98 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.5% ±3.9 pts | 56.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.5% ±3.9 pts | 44.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,271 ±174 | 22,156 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.4% ±4.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.7% ±3.5 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±1.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±1.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.7% ±3.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 Leesville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Leesville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
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 Leesville work and get to work?
77.7% of Leesville's workers drive alone and 4.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.8%.
| Measure | Leesville | Vernon Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±3.4 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±3.6 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5% ±3.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±1.3 | 22.9 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 Leesville?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Leesville, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,422 (Tract 9504) to $49,243 (Tract 9505.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505.01Vernon Parish | 2,830 | $49,243 |
| Tract 9504Vernon Parish | 3,239 | $36,422 |
| Tract 9505.02Vernon Parish | 2,268 | $52,396 |
| Tract 9506Vernon Parish | 3,271 | $60,357 |
| Tract 9501Vernon Parish | 5,123 | $64,719 |
| Tract 9507.03Vernon Parish | 2,389 | $47,588 |
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 Leesville) · Census block assignment files
How does Leesville compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Leesville is the 4,775th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 59th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Leesville ranks 196th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 59th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 147th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 178th | 263 |
| Median household income | 196th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 150th | 263 |
| Median home value | 185th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 229 |
| Median age | 197th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 242nd | 260 |
| Work from home | 78th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 233rd | 260 |
Leesville's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Leesville 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 Leesville?
4 of the 57 figures for Leesville 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 Leesville 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 Leesville.