Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg: historic town within and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
About
Leesburg is a town located in the county of Loudoun in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,616 and a population density of 3,409 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,488 inhabitants.
The town was created 267 years ago in 1758.
Quick Facts about Leesburg
| Population | 54,488 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Loudoun County |
| Postal code | 20175–20178 |
| Area | 12.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1157,-77.5636 |
| Named for | Thomas Lee |
| Altitude | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital city | Leesburg is capital of Loudoun County |
| Establishment | October 12, 1758 (267 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:05:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 4,359 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 21.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Leesburg is located at 39°6'56"N 77°33'49"W (39.1156600, -77.5636000).
Leesburg map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Leesburg
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Leesburg increased by 21.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,616 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,537 | 4.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,076 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,713 | 3.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,338 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50,935 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,495 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,055 | 2.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,763 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,727 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,488 | 1.4% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Leesburg
1Leesburg Animal Park
19246 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States View details
Phone: +17034330002 | Website available
2Ida Lee Park Recreation Center
60 Ida Lee Dr NW, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +17037771368 | Website available
3Morven Park
17195 Southern Planter Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +17037772414 | Website available
4Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
43098 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +17037799372 | Website available
5Shocktober
601 Catoctin Cir NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +15719189692 | Website available
Where to Eat in Leesburg
1Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States View details
Phone: +17037772797 | Website available
2Starbucks
19310 Front St, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +12066406014 | Website available
3Fanny's Garden
44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States View details
Phone: +17037298400 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Leesburg
1Leesburg Town Hall
25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176 View details
Phone: +17037772420 | Website available
People born in Leesburg (24)
People born in Leesburg, including politician Stevens T. Mason, politician Louise Gore, politician Thomas W. Harrison, .
More notable people
- Hugh Henry Breckenridge (American painter (1870-1937)) he was born in 06/10/1870
- Philip St. George Cooke (Union Army general) he was born in 13/06/1809
- Tiffany Taylor (American model) she was born in 17/07/1977
- Joe Bauserman (American football and baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1985
- Billy Hurley III (professional golfer) he was born in 09/06/1982
- Dylan Avery (filmmaker) he was born in 01/11/1983
- Frank W. Johnson (Co-commander of the Texian Army) he was born in 03/10/1799
- Henry Wirtz Thomas (American politician) he was born in 20/10/1812
- Jacob Doyle (American baseball player) he was born in 26/11/1855
- John W. Jones (American slave) he was born in 21/06/1817
- Lewis Nixon (American naval architect) he was born in 07/04/1861
- Toby Atwell (American baseball player) he was born in 08/03/1924
- Leonard Grimes (African-American abolitionist and pastor) he was born in 09/11/1815
- Calle Brown (American soccer player) he was born in 01/07/1992
- Alfred Griffin Hatfield (minstrel show operator) he was born in 07/11/1848
- Robert Newton Harper (American businessman) he was born in 31/01/1861
- Adam Dunnells (American actor) he was born in 19/09/1980
- Donald Heflin (American diplomat) he was born in 01/01/1958
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Leesburg, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445869 | Divine Mercy University | Sterling (VA) | 20166 |
| 484923 | Dermal Science International Aesthetics and Nail Academy | Reston (VA) | 20190 |
| 448257 | Avi Career Training | Great Falls (VA) | 22066 |
| 449339 | American Public University System | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
| 475398 | Catholic Distance University | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Leesburg, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| MSS | Manassas station | 9431 West Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Leesburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Leesburg Post Office | Leesburg (VA) | 20178 |
| Leesburg Post Office | Leesburg (VA) | 20175 |
| Leesburg Annex Post Office | Leesburg (VA) | 20175 |
| Paeonian Spring Post Office | Paeonian Springs (VA) | 20129 |
| Hamilton Post Office | Hamilton (VA) | 20158 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Leesburg, Florida city in Florida, United States with a population of 24,060 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 Loudoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Loudoun County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 27,822 | Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US |
| Purcellville | 10,285 | Town in Virginia |
| Lovettsville | 2,267 | Town of the United States |
| Middleburg | 835 | Town in Loudoun County, Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Leesburg distances to largest Virginia cities