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 small village located in Highland County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,273 people lived there. It is known as "The Friendly Village."
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History of Leesburg
Leesburg was first planned and settled in the year 1802. It was named after another town, Leesburg, Virginia.
Geography of Leesburg
Leesburg covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Leesburg
The number of people living in Leesburg has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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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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Leesburg Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Leesburg had 1,314 residents. There were 513 homes, with 344 of them being families. The village had about 1,123 people per square mile.
Most people in Leesburg were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.6% of residents identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Leesburg was 33.8 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.6%) was female.
Education in Leesburg
Leesburg is part of the Fairfield Local Schools district. This district has one building that combines an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Fairfield Local Schools first opened in 1824. This means that soon, the school will celebrate its 200th anniversary!
Leesburg also has a public library. It is a branch of the Highland County District Library, where people can borrow books and learn new things.
