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Leland

North Carolina · 13,527 residents · 22.328 sq mi
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Leland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,868. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,589 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,527
+598%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
+598%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
08K16K24K32K1990201020202024Leland
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,868
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,574 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,878
+51%since 2000
from $18,462 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,471)
Black16.2%(314)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(86)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(858)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,020)
Black9.9%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(662)
Asian1.4%(195)
Other2.5%(340)
Diversity Score40.8%(5,520)
Diversity Score
41
−8%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, North Carolina?

Leland, North Carolina has about 13,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leland, North Carolina earns about $53,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leland, North Carolina expensive?

In Leland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, North Carolina?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Leland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leland, North Carolina?

About 11.2% of people in Leland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Leland, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,742 residents, a change of about 658 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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