Leeds is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Leeds has a 2024 population of 12,444. Leeds is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Leeds is $91,982 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median age in Leeds is 40.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leeds was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,870 | 72.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,666 | 13.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,239 | 10.14% |
| Other race | 391 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,639 | 2.63 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 2,448 | 3.35 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 1,515 | 1.24 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 472 | 3.44 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 204 | 2.49 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 576 | 6.71% |
| Associates Degree | 695 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,469 | 17.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 997 | 11.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,151 | 25.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 428 | 4.99% |
| Some College | 2,266 | 26.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,165 | 5,633 | 1,998 |
| Black | 1,278 | 1,222 | 357 |
| Hispanic | 915 | 513 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 686 | 475 | 36 |
| Other Race | 253 | 53 | 22 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 19 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,132 | $68,651 | $52,097 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,947 | $64,125 | $57,196 |
| High School Graduate | $38,590 | $48,026 | $30,203 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,754 | $0 | $27,768 |
| Overall | $49,156 | $50,223 | $47,274 |
| Some College | $50,469 | $51,964 | $49,837 |
$49,156
Average Earnings
$50,223
Average Male
$47,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.2% of Leeds residents speak only English, while 12.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,601 | 524 | 32.73% |
| White | 8,594 | 501 | 5.83% |
| Black | 1,666 | 292 | 17.53% |
| Multiple | 1,239 | 161 | 12.99% |
| Other | 391 | 157 | 40.15% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Asian | 33 | 6 | 18.18% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.35%
Male Poverty Rate
11.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leeds is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leeds is White, with 5.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.95% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.64% |
| Female Employed | 7.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,991 | $103,874 |
| Households | $71,672 | $91,982 |
| Married Families | $104,089 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,042 | $55,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
617
Number of Veterans
552
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 244 |
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 205 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 6.9% |
| Black | 147 | 10.52% |
| Islander | 16 | 100% |
| Asian | 6 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.91%
Born in Leeds
91.51%
Native Born
8.49%
Foreign Born
7.59%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
91.51% of Leeds residents were born in the United States, with 65.91% having been born in Alabama. 7.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,587 | 28 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 12,559 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 12,530 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 12,501 | 28 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 12,473 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 12,444 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 12,416 | 77 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 12,339 | 78 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 12,261 | -69 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 12,330 | 290 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 12,040 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,052 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 12,032 | 81 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 11,951 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 11,935 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 11,926 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,902 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 11,853 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 11,823 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 11,793 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,455 | 446 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | 10,009 | 1,371 | 15.87% |
| 1980 | 8,638 | 1,647 | 23.56% |
| 1970 | 6,991 | 829 | 13.45% |
| 1960 | 6,162 | 2,856 | 86.39% |
| 1950 | 3,306 | 396 | 13.61% |
| 1940 | 2,910 | 381 | 15.07% |
| 1930 | 2,529 | -10,058 | -79.91% |