Population 33,447 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leland
Household size in Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Leland are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, Leland is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Leland is older than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Leland, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, 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 Leland
Renters in Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Leland is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.5 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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Leland as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (11.4%). Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Leland is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer homes.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $872 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $998 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,139 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,680 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$808 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Leland pays $1,680 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $808 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have higher rents.
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 Leland
Bachelor's degrees in Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Leland (37.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Leland is above the national rate: 92.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 Leland
| Period | Leland | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Leland is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Leland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland | 2.33 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 17.4% | 8.2% | 2007 | $1,680 | 37.0% | 92.6% | 5.3% |
| Navassa | 2.64 | 39.9 | 15.1% | 21.7% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,315 | 18.2% | 90.9% | 1.0% |
| Belville | 2.29 | 42.9 | 7.6% | 29.9% | 6.3% | 2010 | $1,908 | 34.3% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Northwest | 2.97 | 36.8 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 2005 | $1,263 | 23.7% | 86.8% | 5.9% |
| Winnabow | 2.43 | 46.1 | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 2008 | $1,643 | 35.4% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| Phoenix | 2.40 | 34.5 | 3.1% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 1992 | $907 | 23.1% | 66.1% | 0.0% |
| Town Creek | 2.87 | 34.9 | 9.5% | 17.6% | 0.9% | 2000 | $1,069 | 16.7% | 82.0% | 2.5% |
| Hooper Hill | 2.38 | 44.1 | 14.8% | 16.3% | 10.5% | 1999 | $1,032 | 13.9% | 80.6% | 4.0% |
| Sandy Creek | 3.74 | 31.1 | 10.3% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 2008 | $1,274 | 22.9% | 85.8% | 6.1% |
| Funston | 2.04 | 53.0 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,760 | 33.9% | 94.9% | 1.3% |
| Skippers Corner | 2.84 | 41.4 | 21.4% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 1996 | $1,016 | 37.9% | 98.8% | 2.4% |
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 Leland. 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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