Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg: City in Florida, United States
About
Leesburg is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,117 and a population density of 186 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,060 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Leesburg
| Population : | 24,060 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 352 |
| Area : | 108.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:48:46 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 34748 |
| Density : | 222 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leesburg is located at 28°48'39"N 81°52'40"W (28.8108200, -81.8778600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Leesburg
Demographics
The population of Leesburg increased by 16.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,117 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,570 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,758 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,987 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,354 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,773 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,187 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,605 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,126 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,671 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,060 | 1.62% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Leesburg
1 Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum
615 S Whitney Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Herlong Park
700 North Blvd E, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Flat Island Preserve
2388 Owens Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bourlay Historic Nature Park
851 N Canal St, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Leesburg Historical Museum
111 S 6th St, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Leesburg
1 Plantation-Hermitage Hall
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748 ➦ Show Map
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2 Leesburg City Hall
501 W Meadow St, Leesburg, FL 34748 ➦ Show Map
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3 Vocational Rehabilitation
8112 Centralia Ct #102, Leesburg, FL 34748, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Forestry Division
9610 County Rd 44, Leesburg, FL 34788, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Legacy of Leesburg-Clock Tower Hall
5365 Legacy Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748 ➦ Show Map
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6 Agriculture & Consumer Services
9610 County Rd 44, Leesburg, FL 34788, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Leesburg (16)
People born in Leesburg, including ice hockey player Dan Hinote, basketball player Red Robbins, football player Irvin Phillips, .
List
- Johnny Thunder (singer) he was born in 15/08/1932
- Randy Brown (baseball player) he was born in 29/08/1944
- Susan Harrison (American actress (1938-2019)) she was born in 26/08/1938
- Theo Croker (American singer) he was born in 18/07/1985
- Greg Johnson (American football defensive lineman) he was born in 03/12/1953
- Vince Fechtel, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 10/08/1936
- Tory Harrison (American-football player (1987-)) he was born in 13/12/1987
- Jonathan Hay (American publicist, record producer and entrepreneur) he was born in 16/12/1973
- Henry Green Barnett (minor American poet) he was born in 13/12/1890
- Fred Norman (American jazz musician) he was born in 05/10/1910
- Jesse Delbert Daniels (framed and held without trial (b. 1938, d. 2018)) he was born in 25/09/1938
- Ren Montoro (actress)
- Eugene E. Barnett (American YMCA aide and author) he was born in 01/01/1888
Schools in Leesburg
College & universities near Leesburg, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384254 | Beacon College | Leesburg (FL) | 34748 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leesburg, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Leesburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Post Office | Leesburg (FL) | 34748 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Leesburg , Virginia historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States with a population of 54,488 people.
- Leesburg , Georgia city in Lee County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,080 people.
- Leesburg , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,321 people.
- Leesburg , Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 1,016 people.
- Leesburg , Indiana human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 546 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 39,850 | A city in Lake County, Florida. |
| Eustis | 21,328 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Groveland | 17,961 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Tavares | 17,832 | City in Florida, United States |
| Lady Lake | 16,179 | Town in Florida |
| Mount Dora | 14,778 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Minneola | 13,973 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Fruitland Park | 11,011 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Mascotte | 6,826 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,011 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida |
| Umatilla | 3,895 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astatula | 2,122 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Lake | 1,879 | Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Montverde | 1,726 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astor | 1,556 | Census designated place |
| Yalaha | 1,364 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Leesburg distances to largest Florida cities
