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Leighton

Alabama · 665 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 $28,295. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
665
−22%since 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5557008469911K1990201020202024Leighton
2024893
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,295
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,380
+37%since 2000
from $12,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$617
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(325)
Black43.5%(289)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.8%(431)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 40.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leighton, Alabama?

Leighton, Alabama has about 665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leighton, Alabama?

The typical household in Leighton, Alabama earns about $28,295 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Leighton, Alabama?

About 10.7% 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 323 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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