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Leesburg, IN


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Leesburg, Indiana

Leesburg, Indiana, in Kosciusko county, is 25 miles S of Elkhart, Indiana (center to center) and 100 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town is home to some 625 residents.

The People and Families of Leesburg

In Leesburg, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Leesburg are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Approximately 10% of Leesburg is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

The people of Leesburg are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leesburg had a median family income of $49,091. The large segment of the population in Leesburg with spending money keeps the town vital. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Leesburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Leesburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Leesburg was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Leesburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Leesburg let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLeesburg Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Leesburg Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Leesburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Leesburg People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Leesburg, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men65
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built23
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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