Leesville, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Leesville, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,773
Unemployment
11.0%
Poverty
34.0%
Median Home
$96,600
Median Income
$36,250
Median Rent
$697
Leesville SnackAbility
2Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Leesville, LA Crime Report
393Total Crimes
7,142.9Total Crimes / 100k People
204.47%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Leesville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 393 | 7,142.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 854.2 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 763.4 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 346 | 6,288.6 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 57 | 1,036.0 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 277 | 5,034.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 218.1 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Leesville, LA Cost Of Living
82Leesville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Leesville | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
Leesville, LA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Leesville in Louisiana
Map Of Leesville, LA
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Population over time in Leesville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,773 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 6,055 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 6,335 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 6,551 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 6,608 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 6,656 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,646 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 6,540 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 6,409 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,420 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Leesville
| Race | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 36.6% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Leesville
| Gender | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Leesville for adults over 25
| Education | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Leesville, Louisiana
| Income | Leesville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.6% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.5% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.7% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
