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Leggett

California · 77 residents · 2.704 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $381,300. The poverty rate of 51.8% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $381,300, the poverty rate sits 303% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−7%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 31 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−25%since 2019
from 54.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
144473102132201020202024Leggett
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,252
+30%since 2019
from $10,961 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services42.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $318,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
51.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.9%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.5%(35)
Diversity Score
46
−17%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
Female
55.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leggett, California?

Leggett, California has about 77 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leggett, California expensive?

In Leggett, California, the median home is worth about $381,300.

How educated are people in Leggett, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Leggett, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leggett, California?

About 51.8% of people in Leggett, California live below the federal poverty line.

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