Leesburg, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leesburg, Alabama had a total population of 998, the 321st largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,875, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Leesburg Quick Facts
How Leesburg Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 946 | 998 | No clear change (+5.5%) |
| Median household income | $61,706 | $56,875 | No clear change (-7.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $192,360 | $182,500 | No clear change (-5.1%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,193 | $588 | -50.7% |
How Leesburg Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 83.5%
- Black: 0.5%
- Hispanic: 2.3%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 14.8%
- HS Diploma: 42.5%
- Some College: 17.7%
- Associate's: 10.1%
- Bachelor's: 4.9%
- Graduate+: 10.0%
Leesburg Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Cherokee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | 3,700 | $44,664 | 21.1% | $158,400 |
| Cedar Bluff | 1,629 | $52,500 | 29.3% | $204,800 |
| Broomtown | 279 | N/A | 44.8% | N/A |
| Spring Garden | 201 | $60,919 | 0.0% | $9,999 |
| Gaylesville | 151 | $45,625 | 15.2% | $137,500 |
Cities Similar to Leesburg
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coker | 1,058 | $55,313 | $200,700 | 23.0% | 14.0% |
| Vandiver | 990 | $49,783 | $104,600 | 11.2% | 17.9% |
| Littleville | 932 | $55,817 | $142,400 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
| Woodville | 947 | $54,000 | $184,600 | 15.4% | 10.9% |
| Baileyton | 1,039 | $63,143 | $89,800 | 9.9% | 25.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 998, Leesburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Leesburg is a small community located in Alabama, within Cherokee County. The total population is 998. It ranks as the 321st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leesburg is 33.6 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leesburg is $56,875. This is 11% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $182,500. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Leesburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.
Education
14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leesburg, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leesburg, Alabama?
Leesburg, Alabama has a population of 998 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leesburg, AL?
The median household income in Leesburg is $56,875, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leesburg, AL?
The poverty rate in Leesburg is 10.8%. This means approximately 108 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Leesburg, Alabama?
Leesburg's population is 83.5% White, 0.5% Black, 2.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leesburg, AL?
The median home value in Leesburg is $182,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.
How educated is Leesburg, Alabama?
14.8% of adults (25+) in Leesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.