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Leggett

North Carolina · 60 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Leggett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,659. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,700. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−22%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.0
+9%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4671291912541990201020202024Leggett
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,659
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,406
−16%since 2000
from $17,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food15.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,700
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(40)
Black28.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.3%(31)
Diversity Score
52
−12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
43.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 98.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
39.8%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leggett, North Carolina?

Leggett, North Carolina has about 60 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leggett, North Carolina earns about $29,659 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 $49,700.

How educated are people in Leggett, North Carolina?

About 4.9% 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 2.7% 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 43 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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