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Leesburg, AL


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Leesburg, Alabama

Leesburg, Alabama, in Cherokee county, is 60 miles SE of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 84 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is home to some 799 residents.

The People and Families of Leesburg

In Leesburg, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Leesburg are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leesburg had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Leesburg.

Leesburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in Leesburg was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Leesburg have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Leesburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Leesburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Leesburg, AL

Comparing Leesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Racial Diversity21
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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