Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Leesburg, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,807

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.5%14,643

Black

25.8%7,955

Hispanic/Latino

21.2%6,522

Two or More

2.6%790

Other

1.7%530

Asian

1%296

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%1,376

High School Diploma

25.4%5,879

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%2,289

Some College (1+ yr)

16%3,700

Associate's Degree

10%2,318

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%3,058

Master's Degree

6.5%1,503

Professional Degree

0.8%176

Doctorate

0.9%205

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,600

Median Renti

$1,258

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%8,037

Renter-Occupied

37.4%4,796

Total Units

14,883

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.6%1,009

$50K–$100K

11%888

$100K–$150K

9.1%729

$150K–$200K

9.9%794

$200K–$300K

23.1%1,855

$300K–$500K

25.9%2,082

$500K–$1M

6.6%532

$1M+

1.8%148

Rent Distribution

Under $500

401

$500–$750

205

$750–$1,000

738

$1,000–$1,250

853

$1,250–$1,500

786

$1,500–$2,000

726

$2,000+

737

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%837

2010–2019

7.8%1,160

2000–2009

18.6%2,763

1990–1999

11.2%1,671

1980–1989

14.1%2,093

1970–1979

10.7%1,599

1960–1969

13.3%1,978

1950–1959

10.1%1,498

1940–1949

1.9%283

1939 or earlier

6.7%1,001

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.8%9,467

Utility Gas

24.9%3,190

No Fuel

0.9%120

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%47

Other

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,880

Mean Household Incomei

$69,965

Per Capita Incomei

$30,328

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

10.5%

Labor Forcei

12,191

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%1,353

$10K–$15K

4.7%600

$15K–$20K

3.7%469

$20K–$25K

2.7%344

$25K–$30K

5.8%743

$30K–$35K

6.6%842

$35K–$40K

4.9%634

$40K–$45K

3.4%431

$45K–$50K

5.6%719

$50K–$60K

7.1%917

$60K–$75K

11.8%1,516

$75K–$100K

12.3%1,574

$100K–$125K

7.4%950

$125K–$150K

4%517

$150K–$200K

5.5%704

$200K+

4.1%520

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

327

Residentsi

758

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers166 homes83% occupied$447/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8161 homes82% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,880/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

83.4%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

13.6%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.1% of subsidized households are minority

23.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,15610.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

488

United Kingdom

129

Canada

Philippines

Korea

India

Guatemala

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,684

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,913

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,125(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured