Leesylvania, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Leesylvania, Virginia is 22,848 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $137,460, the median home value is $508,800, and the median age is 35.3.
22,848
Population
4957
People / sq mi
$137,460
Median Income
$508,800
Median Home Value
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Leesylvania covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 4957 people per square mile.
About Leesylvania, VA
Among US cities, Leesylvania stands out first on household income: a median of $137,460, above the US median of $78,538. Leesylvania is a city in Virginia with a population of 22,848.
Median household income is $137,460, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.8%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $508,800, with typical rent around $2,278.
College attainment is above the local norm at 51.9%, above the national 35.0%. Around 15.1% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Leesylvania firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 43.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$137,460
Median Household Income
$56,139
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$508,800
Median Home Value
$2,278
Median Rent
64.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
51.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.3%
Drive Alone
69.9%
Public Transit
15.1%
Work From Home
39.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.2%
Foreign Born
66.6%
Non-English at Home
17.4%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
92.4%
Health Insurance
99.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Public Administration | 20.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.0% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leesylvania, Virginia has a population of 22,848 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Leesylvania, Virginia is $137,460, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Leesylvania, Virginia is $508,800, with median monthly rent at $2,278 and a homeownership rate of 64.9%.
The median age in Leesylvania, Virginia is 35.3 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.