Population 12,967 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leeds
Household size in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Leeds sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Birmingham area overall, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.47, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Leeds are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Leeds (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Leeds
Renters in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Leeds is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (46.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Leeds as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Birmingham area (11.6%). Vacancy is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Leeds was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $760 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $947 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leeds costs $1,131 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $371 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Leeds
Bachelor's degrees in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Leeds than nationally: 29.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Leeds never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Leeds
| Period | Leeds | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Leeds has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Leeds compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 2.67 | 40.3 | 8.9% | 24.7% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,131 | 29.8% | 86.9% | 2.8% |
| Dunnavant | 2.31 | 51.9 | 12.6% | 24.2% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,159 | 18.4% | 82.0% | 0.3% |
| Vandiver | 2.42 | 50.5 | 8.4% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 1992 | $1,042 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 0.1% |
| Moody | 2.66 | 41.8 | 9.0% | 25.1% | 8.6% | 2001 | $1,549 | 27.3% | 92.8% | 5.7% |
| Irondale | 2.37 | 40.0 | 9.7% | 36.6% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,246 | 40.1% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Trussville | 2.83 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 1997 | $1,453 | 42.5% | 95.8% | 1.4% |
| Cook Springs | 2.70 | 50.9 | 15.9% | 17.4% | 16.7% | 1996 | $1,454 | 20.4% | 79.2% | 3.9% |
| Calcis | 2.55 | 46.9 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1991 | $933 | 16.0% | 85.6% | 10.9% |
| Center Point | 2.65 | 36.2 | 24.3% | 43.3% | 14.0% | 1973 | $1,216 | 17.1% | 89.9% | 9.4% |
| Margaret | 2.93 | 33.6 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 8.4% | 2006 | $1,298 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 3.1% |
| Mountain Brook | 2.62 | 44.6 | 2.4% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 1966 | $1,531 | 80.4% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Leeds. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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