Leesburg, FL Demographics

A map of Leesburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,643	13,978	47.5%	51.8%
Black	7,955	6,811	25.8%	25.2%
Hispanic	6,522	4,245	21.2%	15.7%
Multiracial	790	1,115	2.6%	4.1%
Native American/Other	601	331	2.0%	1.2%
Asian	296	520	1.0%	1.9%

Leesburg, Florida has an estimated population of 30,807, a large increase from the 27,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% White, 25.8% Black, 21.2% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leesburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leesburg, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leesburg is ranked the 139th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Leesburg was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leesburg's White Population

14,643 residents of Leesburg, or 47.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leesburg is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Leesburg ranks 655th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 51.8% to 47.5%.

Leesburg is less White than neighboring Okahumpka (86.2% White), Yalaha (77.1% White), Fruitland Park (77% White), Wildwood (78.8% White), and Silver Lake (75.1% White).

Leesburg's Black Population

7,955 residents of Leesburg, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leesburg is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Leesburg ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Black residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 25.2% to 25.8%.

Leesburg is more Black than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Black), Yalaha (9.7% Black), Fruitland Park (12.3% Black), Wildwood (8.5% Black), and Silver Lake (4.3% Black).

Leesburg's Asian Population

296 residents of Leesburg, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Leesburg ranks 324th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. Asian residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.0%.

Leesburg is more Asian than neighboring Yalaha (0% Asian). Leesburg is less Asian than neighboring Okahumpka (13.8% Asian), Fruitland Park (1.3% Asian), Wildwood (1.6% Asian), and Silver Lake (2.8% Asian).

Leesburg's Hispanic Population

6,522 residents of Leesburg, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leesburg is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Leesburg ranks 390th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 15.7% to 21.2%.

Leesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Hispanic), Yalaha (8.3% Hispanic), Fruitland Park (1.2% Hispanic), Wildwood (5.7% Hispanic), and Silver Lake (14.1% Hispanic).

Leesburg's Native American/Other Population

601 residents of Leesburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Leesburg ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.0%.

Leesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Native American/Other), Fruitland Park (0% Native American/Other), Wildwood (0.9% Native American/Other), and Silver Lake (0% Native American/Other). Leesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yalaha (4.6% Native American/Other).

Leesburg's Multiracial Population

790 residents of Leesburg, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Leesburg ranks 340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.6%.

Leesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Multiracial), and Yalaha (0.3% Multiracial). Leesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland Park (8.2% Multiracial), Wildwood (4.5% Multiracial), and Silver Lake (3.7% 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.