This was 16.5 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,142.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Leesburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,025 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,743 | 34.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 907 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,419 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,403 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,527 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,553 | 9.5 |
| Master's degree | 656 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 164 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 36 | 0.2 |
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