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Leslie, GA
City in Sumter County, Georgia.
Population
510
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
0
Leslie and its ZIP codes
Leslie at a glance
- Leslie is 52% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,598, 28% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,300 (71% below Georgia) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Leslie, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leslie, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,598
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (20), Scottish Americans (18), Irish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Leslie.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,826
9,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
How people get to work
Leslie, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leslie, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leslie, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Leslie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoCity | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| SmithvilleCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| AmericusCity | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| WarwickCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LeesburgCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| LillyCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| BronwoodTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| PlainsCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| CordeleCity | 19 mi | 10.4 |
| WenonaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| ViennaCity | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| ByromvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| DoolingTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| SasserTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ArabiTown | 22 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leslie, GA in?
- Leslie is in Sumter County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Leslie, GA?
- About 510 people live in Leslie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leslie?
- Nearby places include De Soto (1.3 mi), Smithville (11 mi), Americus (12 mi), Warwick (13 mi), Leesburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023