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Loudoun County Website Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Potomac River, Loudoun is widely known for its beautiful scenery, rich history and strong sense of community. The county also enjoys a reputation for high quality services, including a first-rate educational system. Population: 263,036 (2006 estimate) County Founded: 1757 County Seat: Leesburg Land Area: 517 square miles Public Schools: 68 (2005-2006) School Enrollment: 47,467 (20 Colleges and Universities: 9 Community Centers: 11 Library Branches: 7 Average Income: $38,560 per capita; $106,919 per household Civilian Labor Force: 135,583 Tax Rate: $4.20 per $100 in assessed value for personal property; $1.04 per $100 in assessed value for real property Unemployment Rate: 1.9 percent |