Leesburg, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Leesburg, Virginia is 48,788 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $140,668, the median home value is $617,700, and the median age is 35.6.
The population has grown 15.7% since 2010 (43,067 → 49,831).
48,788
Population
3878
People / sq mi
$140,668
Median Income
$617,700
Median Home Value
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Leesburg covers 12.6 sq mi of land at 3878 people per square mile.
About Leesburg, VA
What sets Leesburg apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 25.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 48,788 residents, Leesburg is a city in Virginia. It ranks #18 among cities in Virginia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $140,668, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $617,700, with typical rent around $1,980.
About 56.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 25.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Leesburg — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Leesburg town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Leesburg town had a population of 43,067 in 2010 and 49,831 in 2024, a 15.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,055 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 1.11%.
49,831
Population (2024)
43,067
Population (2010)
54,055
Peak (2017)
1.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,067 |
| 2011 | 44,537 |
| 2012 | 46,076 |
| 2013 | 47,713 |
| 2014 | 49,338 |
| 2015 | 50,935 |
| 2016 | 52,495 |
| 2017 | 54,055 |
| 2018 | 53,763 |
| 2019 | 53,727 |
| 2020 | 48,443 |
| 2021 | 49,052 |
| 2022 | 49,131 |
| 2023 | 49,468 |
| 2024 | 49,831 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$140,668
Median Household Income
$59,682
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$617,700
Median Home Value
$1,980
Median Rent
69.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
56.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
64.4%
Public Transit
25.5%
Work From Home
26.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.5%
Foreign Born
72.0%
Non-English at Home
6.4%
Veterans
8.8%
With Disability
92.2%
Health Insurance
97.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Information | 7.5% |
| Public Administration | 7.4% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leesburg, Virginia has a population of 48,788 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Leesburg, Virginia is $140,668, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Leesburg, Virginia is $617,700, with median monthly rent at $1,980 and a homeownership rate of 69.1%.
The median age in Leesburg, Virginia is 35.6 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 15.7% since 2010 (43,067 → 49,831).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.