Leighton
Leighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,500. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.
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How many people live in Leighton, Alabama?
Leighton, Alabama has about 849 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Leighton, Alabama?
The typical household in Leighton, Alabama earns about $20,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Leighton, Alabama expensive?
In Leighton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.
How educated are people in Leighton, Alabama?
About 8.6% 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 26.5% 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 139 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024