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Leesburg, GA


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Leesburg, Georgia

Leesburg, Georgia, in Lee county, is 10 miles N of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 140 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Albany metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Leesburg is home to some 2,633 residents.

The People and Families of Leesburg

In Leesburg, about 41% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Leesburg tends toward large families and full houses.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leesburg had a median family income of $33,487.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,360) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Leesburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Leesburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Leesburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, 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 Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Leesburg Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Leesburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leesburg, GA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men24
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime46
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