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Leggett

North Carolina · 77 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Leggett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 26 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−25%since 1990
from 103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
46.8
+16%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4671291912541990201020202024Leggett
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,112
+46%since 1990
from $11,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$138
−72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+101%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(66)
Black35.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(49)
Black32.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.4%(46)
Diversity Score
59
+3%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leggett, North Carolina?

Leggett, North Carolina has about 77 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Leggett, North Carolina earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leggett, North Carolina expensive?

In Leggett, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $138 a month.

How educated are people in Leggett, North Carolina?

About 7.8% 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 18.6% 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 26 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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