Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Leesburg, VA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

48,788

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56%27,307

Hispanic/Latino

18.5%9,045

Asian

10.4%5,062

Black

9.9%4,848

Two or More

4.8%2,365

Other

0.3%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%32

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%578

High School Diploma

14.7%4,749

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%1,226

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%3,298

Associate's Degree

6.3%2,016

Bachelor's Degree

34.3%11,056

Master's Degree

17.9%5,757

Professional Degree

2.6%840

Doctorate

1.4%459

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

56.2%

Graduate+

21.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$617,700

Median Renti

$1,980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.1%11,590

Renter-Occupied

30.9%5,177

Total Units

17,252

Homeownership

69.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%169

$50K–$100K

1.2%141

$150K–$200K

0.7%80

$200K–$300K

7.1%827

$300K–$500K

21.4%2,475

$500K–$1M

64.2%7,438

$1M+

4%460

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

180

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

486

$1,500–$2,000

1,825

$2,000+

2,462

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%204

2010–2019

9.9%1,708

2000–2009

22%3,788

1990–1999

22.8%3,928

1980–1989

21.1%3,636

1970–1979

11.9%2,051

1960–1969

6.2%1,065

1950–1959

1.9%324

1940–1949

1.2%207

1939 or earlier

2%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.6%9,329

Electricity

41.1%6,899

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%296

Fuel Oil

1%160

Other

0.3%42

No Fuel

0.2%32

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,668

Mean Household Incomei

$170,615

Per Capita Incomei

$59,682

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

28,942

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%384

$10K–$15K

0.8%138

$15K–$20K

1.9%313

$20K–$25K

1.2%207

$25K–$30K

1%165

$30K–$35K

2.2%370

$35K–$40K

1.3%210

$40K–$45K

1.1%180

$45K–$50K

2%338

$50K–$60K

4.2%698

$60K–$75K

6.3%1,050

$75K–$100K

11.6%1,948

$100K–$125K

8.4%1,408

$125K–$150K

8.5%1,432

$150K–$200K

16.8%2,815

$200K+

30.5%5,111

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

240

Residentsi

396

Avg. Tenant Renti

$524/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers140 homes79% occupied$621/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes99% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $140,668/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

91.2%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

7.6%

Low income$70K–$113K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.3% of subsidized households are minority

28.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,76720%

By Region

Top Countries

India

696

Mexico

427

China

378

Philippines

271

Korea

238

Germany

219

Canada

151

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,783

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,037

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,304(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured

Leesburg, VA Population, Income & Demographics 2026