The small town of Leesville, South Carolina is situated in Lexington County. With a population of 15,065 people according to the 2019 U.S. Census, it's population density is 91 people per square mile, well below the US average at 93.
Leesville offers many local businesses and organizations; some popular ones include The Market at Leesville which specializes in organic produce and specialty items as well as Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation (KMM) which produces different types of ATV’s and Side-by-Side recreational vehicles. There are also several churches including Shiloh United Methodist Church and Leesville Valley Baptist Church that serve the community’s spiritual needs.
For those looking for year round outdoor activities, there are plenty to choose from including cycling along the nearby Saluda River Greenway or golfing at Mount Vintage Golf Course where visitors can enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and lakes during their round of 18 holes. The park also features a pool, playgrounds, walking trails and plenty of areas for picnics with friends or family. Additionally there are several sports teams such as Leesville High School Football team that compete in the State Championship every year as well as Leesville Little League Baseball teams who bring added excitement to the town during their season.
The population in Leesville (zip 29070) is 15,065. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leesville (zip 29070) is 40.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leesville (zip 29070) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leesville (zip 29070)
- 57.4% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Leesville (zip 29070)
- 84.6% are White
- 9.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander