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Leighton

Alabama · 669 residents (2025 est.) · 2.157 sq mi
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Leighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
+5%since 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:669 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5557008469911K1990201020202024Leighton
2024893
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,894
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,409
+108%since 2000
from $12,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+45%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$388
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
+44.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Leighton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(369)
Black55.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(357)
Black46.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(68)
Diversity Score77.1%(688)
Diversity Score
77
+23%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−30%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leighton, Alabama?

Leighton, Alabama has about 893 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leighton, Alabama?

The typical household in Leighton, Alabama earns about $33,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leighton, Alabama expensive?

In Leighton, Alabama, the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Leighton, Alabama?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leighton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leighton, Alabama?

About 24.0% of people in Leighton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leighton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Leighton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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