Leland is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Leland has a 2024 population of 32,768. Leland is currently growing at a rate of 7.29% annually and its population has increased by 37.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,863 in 2020.
The average household income in Leland is $109,540 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in Leland is 48 years: 45.9 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,509 | 81.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,461 | 9.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,328 | 5.05% |
| Other race | 770 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 198 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
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 | 11,258 | 2.34 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 6,320 | 2.75 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 3,513 | 1.29 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 907 | 3.06 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 518 | 3.18 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 557 | 2.71% |
| Associates Degree | 2,482 | 12.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,268 | 25.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,761 | 13.41% |
| High School Graduate | 4,845 | 23.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 4,412 | 21.43% |
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 | 16,709 | 16,401 | 6,943 |
| Black | 2,151 | 1,911 | 614 |
| Hispanic | 969 | 710 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 853 | 795 | 331 |
| Other Race | 598 | 397 | 30 |
| Asian | 183 | 170 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,906 | $55,888 | $49,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,295 | $89,200 | $81,806 |
| High School Graduate | $33,561 | $43,750 | $31,193 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,856 | $0 | $8,630 |
| Overall | $47,854 | $52,997 | $44,034 |
| Some College | $45,248 | $52,367 | $41,486 |
$47,854
Average Earnings
$52,997
Average Male
$44,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.94% of Leland residents speak only English, while 6.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,186 | 1,027 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 256 | 18.87% |
| Multiple | 1,328 | 177 | 13.33% |
| Other | 770 | 167 | 21.69% |
| Black | 2,461 | 149 | 6.05% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.96%
Male Poverty Rate
6.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leland is Other, with 21.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leland is White, with 4.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.98% |
| High School | 7.04% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.98% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Employed | 2.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,433 | $123,666 |
| Households | $88,576 | $109,540 |
| Married Families | $110,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,306 | $74,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,821
Number of Veterans
2,661
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,173 |
| Second Gulf War | 624 |
| First Gulf War | 561 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 994 |
| 55 to 64 | 677 |
| 75+ | 496 |
| 35 to 54 | 357 |
| 18 to 34 | 297 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,109 | 11.68% |
| Black | 522 | 23.98% |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 17.75% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 5.73% |
| Other Race | 18 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 6.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
35.87%
Born in Leland
95.16%
Native Born
4.84%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
95.16% of Leland residents were born in the United States, with 35.87% having been born in North Carolina. 2.51% 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 | 43,900 | 2,227 | 5.34% |
| 2028 | 41,673 | 2,226 | 5.64% |
| 2027 | 39,447 | 2,226 | 5.98% |
| 2026 | 37,221 | 2,227 | 6.36% |
| 2025 | 34,994 | 2,226 | 6.79% |
| 2024 | 32,768 | 2,226 | 7.29% |
| 2023 | 30,542 | 2,002 | 7.01% |
| 2022 | 28,540 | 2,521 | 9.69% |
| 2021 | 26,019 | 2,156 | 9.03% |
| 2020 | 23,863 | 282 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 23,581 | 1,726 | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 21,855 | 2,120 | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 19,735 | 1,046 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 18,689 | 933 | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 17,756 | 915 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 16,841 | 880 | 5.51% |
| 2013 | 15,961 | 900 | 5.98% |
| 2012 | 15,061 | 575 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 14,486 | 581 | 4.18% |
| 2010 | 13,905 | 0 | 0% |