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Leighton

Alabama · 729 residents · 2.157 sq mi
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Leighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,091. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
−14%since 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5557008469911K1990201020202024Leighton
2024893
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,091
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,060
+11%since 2000
from $12,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$325
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(369)
Black55.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(533)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(316)
Black53.2%(388)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score65%(474)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leighton, Alabama?

Leighton, Alabama has about 729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leighton, Alabama?

The typical household in Leighton, Alabama earns about $24,091 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 $52,400, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Leighton, Alabama?

About 3.9% 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 20.2% 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 259 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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