Town · Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg, town, in Loudoun County, Virginia. Leesburg had 49,917 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 48,250 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,171 (±61). GEOID 5144984.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
49,917
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,250 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,171 ±61
Median household income
$145,205
±$8,147 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$667,800
±$19,967 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$2,105
±$62 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Leesburg and what county is it in?
Leesburg is a town in Loudoun County, Virginia. It covers 12.6 square miles of land, 3,835 residents per square mile in 2020.
Leesburg is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 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 49,917 people lived in Leesburg on July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in line with Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 48,250 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,171 (±61).
| Measure | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,171 ±61 | 432,998 | −3,823 |
| Households | 16,660 ±506 | 143,032 | −1,240 |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.09 | 3.02 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,155 ±519 | 147,003 | −1,332 |
Leesburg's population since 2000
From 28,311 in 2000 to 49,917 in 2025: up 76.3%. 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 36.1 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.7%. 21.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±1.3 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±1.4 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.7% ±2.5 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1% ±2.6 pts | 51.0% | −7.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±2.0 pts | 21.7% | +3.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.6% ±2.3 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.9% ±2.8 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±1.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.7% ±2.7 pts | 64.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.7% ±2.3 pts | 28.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 16,660 households earn less than $145,205 a year (±$8,147), against $181,765 in Loudoun County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $140,846 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $145,205 ±$8,147 | $181,765 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $177,274 ±$8,273 | $214,791 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,175 ±$2,731 | $71,986 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6% ±4.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.2 pts | 99.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1% ±1.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
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 Leesburg?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Leesburg's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $667,800 by its owner (±$19,967). The median renter pays $2,105 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $667,800 ±$19,967 | $743,800 | +$133,310 |
| Median gross rent | $2,105 ±$62 | $2,386 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7% ±6.9 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,062 ±$100 | $3,270 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9% ±2.5 pts | 77.9% | −3.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.1% ±2.5 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 17,155 ±519 | 147,003 | −1,332 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.0% ±2.7 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±2.3 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 143 new housing units in Leesburg in 2025 (50 in single-family houses), 2.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
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?
63.5% of Leesburg's workers drive alone and 27.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.0% ±1.7 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.5% ±2.5 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.7% ±2.6 pts | 31.2% | +21.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.0 | 30.1 min | −6.0 min |
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?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Leesburg, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,616 (Tract 6105.05) to $250,000 or more (Tract 6106.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6106.01Loudoun County | 7,821 | $176,977 |
| Tract 6105.04Loudoun County | 6,741 | $111,029 |
| Tract 6105.05Loudoun County | 6,584 | $85,616 |
| Tract 6106.04Loudoun County | 6,616 | $186,125 |
| Tract 6105.06Loudoun County | 6,170 | $146,218 |
| Tract 6105.03Loudoun County | 8,341 | $202,077 |
| Tract 6106.03Loudoun County | 3,596 | $87,096 |
| Tract 6104Loudoun County | 4,583 | $165,234 |
| Tract 6106.02Loudoun County | 3,240 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 6107.03Loudoun County | 5,586 | $187,083 |
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Leesburg is the 824th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Leesburg ranks 73rd of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 13th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 47th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th | 374 |
| Median household income | 73rd | 365 |
| Per capita income | 92nd | 374 |
| Median home value | 62nd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 91st | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 189th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th | 359 |
| Median age | 277th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th | 368 |
| Work from home | 76th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 210th | 372 |
Leesburg's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
4 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.