Leesville, Louisiana
Leesville: City in Louisiana, United States
About
Leesville is a city located in the county of Vernon Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,612 and a population density of 1,177 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,523 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leesville
| Population : | 5,523 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Vernon Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 5.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 253 feet / 77 meters |
| Capital city : | Leesville is capital of Vernon Parish |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:46:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 71446 |
| Density : | 983 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leesville is located at 31°8'37"N 93°15'40"W (31.1435200, -93.2610000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Leesville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leesville decreased by 19.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,612 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,492 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,717 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,506 | -3.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,364 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,144 | -3.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,102 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,936 | -2.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,701 | -4.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,598 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,523 | -1.36% | estimation process |
People born in Leesville (14)
People born in Leesville, including politician Buddy Leach, basketball player Demond Mallet, football player Bo Harris, .
List
- Eddie Fuller (American football player) he was born in 22/06/1968
- Keith Munyan (American photographer and model) he was born in 10/04/1961
- Keith Smith (Player of American football, born 1980) he was born in 20/03/1980
- Mel Branch (American football player (1937-1992)) he was born in 15/02/1937
- Michael Ford (American football running back) he was born in 27/05/1990
- Mike Masters (American soccer player) he was born in 26/04/1967
- Ward Connerly (political activist, businessman) he was born in 15/06/1939
- Carolyn Huntoon (American scientist) she was born in 25/08/1940
- Josh Quayhagen (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 30/08/1986
- Charles J. Cavanaugh (American biologist and academic) he was born in 23/01/1911
- Nino Breeze (American Hip Hop artist from St. Petersburg Florida)
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leesville, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Leesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leesvill Post Office | Leesville (LA) | 71446 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Leesville , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 1,018 people.
- Leesville , Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 143 people.
Other cities in Vernon Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Llano | 2,186 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Rosepine | 1,540 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Anacoco | 777 | Suburb village of Leesville, located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Simpson | 582 | Village in Louisiana, United States |
| Hornbeck | 436 | Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Leesville distances to largest Louisiana cities
