Demographics & People — Leesburg, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,461 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~37,100 |
| Median Age | 46.2 |
| Total Households | 12,302 |
| Family Households | 7,726 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5866 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,804 |
| Black or African American | 6,240 |
| Asian | 486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,764 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,890 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,636 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,936 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,681 |
| German | 2,412 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,383 |
| English | 2,125 |
| Irish | 1,737 |
| American | 1,663 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 999 |
Language
| English Only | 22,953 |
| Spanish | 3,701 |
| Population 5+ | 27,509 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,872 |
| Population 18+ | 21,660 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Leesburg, Florida.