Leland, NC Demographics

What is the population of Leland?

There are 26,307 residents in Leland, with a median age of 48. Of this, 49.03% are males and 50.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.88% of the resident pool in Leland, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.61%. Additionally, 2.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 22,736 people in Leland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 26,307 7.5%
Male Population 12,898 6.7%
Female Population 13,409 8.3%
Male Population 49.03%
Female Population 50.97%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 48 1.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 24,698 6.7%
Citizen not U.S. Born 949 2.6%
Not Citizen 660 66.2%
Citizen U.S. Born 93.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.61%
Not Citizen 2.51%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 66 -8.3%
Moved from Same County 1,176 56.6%
Moved from Same State 1,238 -10.5%
Moved from Different State 922 0.4%
Same House as Last Year 22,736 7.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 4.5%
Moved from Same State 4.74%
Moved from Different State 3.53%
Same House as Last Year 86.98%

What are the employment statistics in Leland?

White-collar workers make up 84.14% of the working population in Leland, while blue-collar employees account for 15.86%. There are also 2,396 entrepreneurs in Leland (9.84% of the workforce); 16,108 workers employed in private companies (66.18%); and 3,942 people working in governmental institutions (16.2%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 20,480 132.0%
Blue Collar 3,860 81.7%
White Collar 84.14%
Blue Collar 15.86%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 2,396 145.2%
Private Companies 16,108 120.7%
Governmental Workers 3,942 109.9%
Not for Profit Companies 1,894 137.9%
Self Employees 9.84%
Private Companies 66.18%
Governmental Workers 16.2%
Not for Profit Companies 7.78%

How many households are there in Leland?

There are a total of 11,258 households in Leland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.8% of these Leland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.2%. Additionally, 23.07% of households have children and 76.93% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 11,258 8.0%
Average People per Household 2 -14.9%
Family Households 7,745 8.4%
Non-Family Households 3,513 7.1%
Family Households 68.8%
Non-Family Households 31.2%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 2,597 6.1%
Households without Children 8,661 8.6%
Households with Children 23.07%
Households without Children 76.93%

What are the median and average incomes in Leland?

The average annual household income in Leland is $109,540, while the median household income sits at $88,576 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,167, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $98,497.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $109,540 8.2%
Median Household Income $88,576 7.2%
People below Poverty Level 1,504 35.6%
People above Poverty Level 24,539 6.0%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Leland?

There are 11,995 housing units in Leland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2008. Of the 11,258 occupied housing units in Leland, 81.54% are owner-occupied, while 18.46% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.9% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $344,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,414 per month in Leland.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 11,995 7.7%
Median Year Built 2008 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 48 380.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 30 -3.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 83 15.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 175 -24.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 265 -24.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 618 5.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 426 -26.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5,439 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2019 4,117 16.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 794 107.8%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 11,258 8.0%
Owner Occupied 9,180 5.0%
Renter Occupied 2,078 23.7%
Owner Occupied 81.54%
Renter Occupied 18.46%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 6,325 4.3%
Without Mortgage 2,855 6.6%
Median Value with Mortgage $344,600 11.9%
Median Value without Mortgage $411,500 15.6%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,414 6.3%
With Mortgage 68.9%
Without Mortgage 31.1%

What is the level of education in Leland?

Approximately 26.4% of the population in Leland holds a high school degree (that's 5,804 residents), while 22.76% have attained a college certificate (5,004 locals) and 24.84% have a bachelor's degree (5,461 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 263 260.3%
Some High School 5,804 14.2%
Some College 5,004 -23.2%
Associate Degree 2,689 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree 5,461 4.8%
Graduate Degree 2,761 4.7%
No High School 1.2%
Some High School 26.4%
Some College 22.76%
Associate Degree 12.23%
Bachelor's Degree 24.84%
Graduate Degree 12.56%

What is the marital status of Leland residents?

A total of 5,971 people in Leland have never been married (which represents 26.23% of the total population), while 13,116 of them are wedded (57.61%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 180 (0.79%) and 2,547 (11.19%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 5,971 17.6%
Married 13,116 6.4%
Separated 180 40.6%
Widowed 1,131 -2.9%
Divorced 2,547 7.9%
Never Married 26.23%
Married 57.61%
Separated 0.79%
Widowed 4.97%
Divorced 11.19%

What are the most common means of transportation in Leland?

The top three means of transportation people in Leland use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 10,172 5.5%
Walk 7 N/A

What is the median and average household income in Leland by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
28451 44,262 18,282 $77,380 $99,807
28479 6,971 2,507 $77,708 $113,906

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.