It is part of the Fort Johnson South micropolitan area and is additionally served by the Leesville Airport.

This climatic region is typified by hot, humid summers and mild winters.

[6] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,649 people, 2,415 households, and 1,266 families residing in the city.

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 6,753 people, 2,841 households, and 1,650 families residing in the city.

Nearly 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.