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Leggett

North Carolina · 37 residents (2025 est.) · 0.777 sq mi
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Leggett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−44%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
−2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4671291912541990201020202024Leggett
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,319
+25%since 2000
from $17,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
−12%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(49)
Black32.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(7)
Black83.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(15)
Diversity Score
34
−43%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.9%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
74.4%
+39.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leggett, North Carolina?

Leggett, North Carolina has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leggett, North Carolina?

The typical household in Leggett, North Carolina earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Leggett, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leggett, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leggett, North Carolina?

About 2.3% of people in Leggett, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leggett, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Leggett, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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