Leesburg, Ohio

Leesburg is a village in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,314 at the 2010 census.

Leesburg, Ohio
Business district
Nickname(s): 
The Friendly Village
Location of Leesburg, Ohio
Location of Leesburg in Highland County
Coordinates: 39°20′47″N 83°33′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHighland
Government
  MayorShawn Priest
Area
  Total1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2)
  Land1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
  Total1,314
  Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,323
  Density1,132.71/sq mi (437.24/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45135
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-42476[5]
GNIS feature ID1064980[2]
Websitehttp://www.leesburgohio.org/

History

Leesburg was laid out in 1802, and named after Leesburg, Virginia.[6]

Geography

Leesburg is located at 39°20′47″N 83°33′11″W (39.346333, -83.553045).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1820131
183021866.4%
1870508
18805131.0%
189061720.3%
190078326.9%
19108285.7%
19208492.5%
1930830−2.2%
19408391.1%
19508410.2%
196093210.8%
19709845.6%
19801,0193.6%
19901,0634.3%
20001,25317.9%
20101,3144.9%
2019 (est.)1,323[4]0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,314 people, 513 households, and 344 families living in the village. The population density was 1,123.1 inhabitants per square mile (433.6/km2). There were 579 housing units at an average density of 494.9 per square mile (191.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 513 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 33.8 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,253 people, 501 households, and 344 families living in the village. The population density was 1,560.0 people per square mile (604.7/km2). There were 538 housing units at an average density of 669.8 per square mile (259.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.48% White, 0.64% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 501 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,653, and the median income for a family was $45,893. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $22,112 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,531. About 4.7% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Fairfield Local Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school and high school, all combined.[10]

Leesburg has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.[11]

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. pp. 73–74.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "Homepage". Fairfield Local Schools. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  11. "Hours & Locations". Highland County District Library. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
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