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Leesburg, GA
City in Lee County, Georgia.
Population
3,542
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
721
ZIP codes
0
Leesburg and its ZIP codes
Leesburg at a glance
- Leesburg is about 3.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,460, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,200 (34% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Leesburg, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leesburg, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,460
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$199,200
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (273), German Americans (221), Scottish Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Leesburg.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,440
7,583 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,209 per person
How people get to work
Leesburg, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leesburg, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leesburg, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Leesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SasserTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| AlbanyCity | 11 mi | 55.1 |
| SmithvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| BronwoodTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LeslieCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| DawsonCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| WarwickCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| De SotoCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 22 |
| ParrottTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| AmericusCity | 24 mi | 11.3 |
| SylvesterCity | 24 mi | 6.6 |
| BacontonCity | 24 mi | 2 |
| PlainsCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| ShellmanCity | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| LearyCity | 26 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leesburg, GA in?
- Leesburg is in Lee County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Leesburg, GA?
- About 3,542 people live in Leesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leesburg?
- Nearby places include Sasser (10 mi), Albany (11 mi), Smithville (13 mi), Bronwood (13 mi), Leslie (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023