Leesburg, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 431, 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 New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 629th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leesburg is 66.4 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 0.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leesburg is $58,750. This is 43% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.3%. This is 160% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Leesburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 50.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leesburg, New Jersey 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 New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.