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Leland

North Carolina · 22,908 residents · 22.328 sq mi
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Leland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,970 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,908
+1082%since 2000
from 1,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
+1082%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+42%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
08K16K24K32K1990201020202024Leland
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,348
+97%since 2000
from $18,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(18,250)
Black8.2%(1,887)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,339)
Asian1.4%(314)
Other5.6%(1,289)
Diversity Score45.2%(10,346)
Diversity Score
45
+2%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, North Carolina?

Leland, North Carolina has about 22,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leland, North Carolina earns about $73,125 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 $254,400, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, North Carolina?

About 37.4% 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 5.6% 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 21,123 residents, a change of about 1183 percent over that period.

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

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