Leechburg, PA Demographics

A map of Leechburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,765	1,974	88.9%	91.9%
Multiracial	126	97	6.3%	4.5%
Black	94	35	4.7%	1.6%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	22	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.6%

Leechburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,985, a decrease from the 2,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leechburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leechburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leechburg, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leechburg is ranked the 664th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Leechburg was ranked the 622nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leechburg's White Population

1,765 residents of Leechburg, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leechburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Leechburg ranks 874th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Leechburg's population has decreased from 91.9% to 88.9%.

Leechburg is more White than neighboring Kiskimere (59.1% White), and Vandergrift (85.2% White). Leechburg is less White than neighboring Hyde Park (90.3% White), West Leechburg (92.9% White), and Pleasant View (99.1% White).

Leechburg's Black Population

94 residents of Leechburg, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leechburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Leechburg ranks 724th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 168.6%. Black residents' share of Leechburg's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.7%.

Leechburg is more Black than neighboring Hyde Park (0% Black), West Leechburg (1.7% Black), Pleasant View (0% Black), and Vandergrift (2.1% Black). Leechburg is less Black than neighboring Kiskimere (34.8% Black).

Leechburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Leechburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leechburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Leechburg ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Leechburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Leechburg is less Asian than neighboring Hyde Park (5.4% Asian).

Leechburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Leechburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leechburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leechburg ranks 1462nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Leechburg's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Leechburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Vandergrift (3.2% Hispanic).

Leechburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Leechburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leechburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leechburg ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leechburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Leechburg's Multiracial Population

126 residents of Leechburg, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leechburg is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Leechburg ranks 430th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leechburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Leechburg's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.3%.

Leechburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hyde Park (4.3% Multiracial), West Leechburg (5.4% Multiracial), Kiskimere (6.1% Multiracial), and Pleasant View (0.9% Multiracial). Leechburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Vandergrift (9.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.