Leesburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Leesburg, Ohio
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Village
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Business district
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| Nickname(s):
The Friendly Village
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Location of Leesburg, Ohio
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Location of Leesburg in Highland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,273 |
| • Density | 1,089.90/sq mi (420.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45135
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-42476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398411 |
Leesburg is a village in Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,273 at the 2020 census.
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History
Leesburg was laid out in 1802, and named after Leesburg, Virginia.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.03 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 131 | — | |
| 1830 | 218 | 66.4% | |
| 1870 | 508 | — | |
| 1880 | 513 | 1.0% | |
| 1890 | 617 | 20.3% | |
| 1900 | 783 | 26.9% | |
| 1910 | 828 | 5.7% | |
| 1920 | 849 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 830 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 839 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 841 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 932 | 10.8% | |
| 1970 | 984 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,019 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,063 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,253 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,314 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,273 | −3.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
Education
Fairfield Local Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school and high school, all combined. Fairfield Local Schools opened in 1824. This coming year marks Fairfield’s bicentennial.
Leesburg has a public library, a branch of the Highland County District Library.
See also
In Spanish: Leesburg (Ohio) para niños
