Leesburg, FL Demographics

A map of Leesburg's Population by Race

Leesburg, Florida had a population of 27,000 in 2020. It was 51.8% White, 25.2% Black, 1.9% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is the 147th most populous. 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's White Population

13,978 residents of Leesburg identify as White, or 51.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Leesburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #655 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is less White than neighboring Okahumpka (75.8% White), Yalaha (77.3% White), Fruitland Park (78.7% White), Wildwood (77.6% White), and Silver Lake (76.1% White).

Leesburg's Black Population

6,811 residents of Leesburg identify as Black, or 25.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leesburg slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #141 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is more Black than neighboring Okahumpka (3.8% Black), Yalaha (6.4% Black), Fruitland Park (7.6% Black), Wildwood (9.5% Black), and Silver Lake (9.4% Black).

Leesburg's Asian Population

520 residents of Leesburg identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leesburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #320 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is more Asian than neighboring Fruitland Park (1.7% Asian). Leesburg is less Asian than neighboring Okahumpka (2.1% Asian), Yalaha (2.1% Asian), Wildwood (2.6% Asian), and Silver Lake (2% Asian).

Leesburg's Hispanic Population

4,245 residents of Leesburg identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leesburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #387 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Okahumpka (11.3% Hispanic), Yalaha (10.1% Hispanic), Fruitland Park (8.3% Hispanic), Wildwood (7% Hispanic), and Silver Lake (7.9% Hispanic).

Leesburg's Native American/Other Population

331 residents of Leesburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Leesburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #129 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Native American/Other), Yalaha (0.7% Native American/Other), Fruitland Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Wildwood (0.4% Native American/Other), and Silver Lake (0.6% Native American/Other).

Leesburg's Multiracial Population

1,115 residents of Leesburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leesburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Leesburg is ranked #336 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Leesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Yalaha (3.4% Multiracial), Fruitland Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Wildwood (2.9% Multiracial). Leesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Okahumpka (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.