Leesburg, VA Demographics

A map of Leesburg's Population by Race

Leesburg, Virginia has an estimated population of 49,171, a slight increase from the 48,250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 11.3% Asian, 8.6% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. 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 Virginia 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 62.7% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leesburg is ranked the 19th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leesburg's White Population

26,613 residents of Leesburg, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leesburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Leesburg ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 55.4% to 54.1%.

Leesburg is more White than neighboring Goose Creek Village (51.1% White), and Belmont (53% White). Leesburg is less White than neighboring Lansdowne (65% White), Broadlands (56.8% White), and Waterford (100% White).

Leesburg's Black Population

4,247 residents of Leesburg, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leesburg is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Leesburg ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Leesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Leesburg is more Black than neighboring Goose Creek Village (1.6% Black), Belmont (4.7% Black), Broadlands (1.8% Black), and Waterford (0% Black). Leesburg is less Black than neighboring Lansdowne (8.8% Black).

Leesburg's Asian Population

5,561 residents of Leesburg, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leesburg is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Leesburg ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.2%. Asian residents' share of Leesburg's population has increased from 8.8% to 11.3%.

Leesburg is more Asian than neighboring Waterford (0% Asian). Leesburg is less Asian than neighboring Goose Creek Village (33.2% Asian), Belmont (25.3% Asian), Lansdowne (14.7% Asian), and Broadlands (27.5% Asian).

Leesburg's Hispanic Population

10,188 residents of Leesburg, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leesburg is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Leesburg ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Leesburg's population has decreased from 22.1% to 20.7%.

Leesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Goose Creek Village (11.7% Hispanic), Belmont (9.5% Hispanic), Lansdowne (7.5% Hispanic), Broadlands (8.2% Hispanic), and Waterford (0% Hispanic).

Leesburg's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Leesburg, or 0.5% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Leesburg ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Leesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goose Creek Village (0% Native American/Other), Broadlands (0.4% Native American/Other), and Waterford (0% Native American/Other). Leesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belmont (1.9% Native American/Other), and Lansdowne (1% Native American/Other).

Leesburg's Multiracial Population

2,318 residents of Leesburg, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leesburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Leesburg ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Leesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Leesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Goose Creek Village (2.4% Multiracial), Lansdowne (3% Multiracial), and Waterford (0% Multiracial). Leesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Belmont (5.5% Multiracial), and Broadlands (5.3% 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.