Leggett, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leggett, California had a total population of 24, the 1550th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Leggett Quick Facts
How Leggett Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83 | 24 | -71.1% |
How Leggett Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 58.3%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 41.7%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 41.7%
- HS Diploma: 58.3%
- Some College: 0.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Leggett Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Mendocino County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | 17.9% | $458,400 |
| Fort Bragg | 7,032 | $56,481 | 18.2% | $535,400 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | 9.9% | $371,100 |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | 5.4% | $371,700 |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | 17.3% | $651,200 |
| Covelo | 1,286 | $34,583 | 36.5% | $360,000 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | 23.0% | $437,500 |
| Hopland | 983 | $91,786 | 14.1% | $612,200 |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | 10.1% | $436,000 |
| Anchor Bay | 771 | $88,194 | 4.2% | $1,605,500 |
Cities Similar to Leggett
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Meadows | 25 | N/A | N/A | 24.0% | 0.0% |
| Glennville | 23 | N/A | $216,700 | 0.0% | 26.1% |
| Floriston | 26 | N/A | $765,600 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| California Hot Springs | 21 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Cuyama | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 24, Leggett's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Leggett is a small community located in California, within Mendocino County. The total population is 24. It ranks as the 1550th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leggett is 60.7 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 37.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Leggett. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Leggett, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 20.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Leggett is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (58.3% vs 33.8%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 58.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leggett, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leggett, California?
Leggett, California has a population of 24 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leggett, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Leggett — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leggett, CA?
The ACS sample for Leggett recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Leggett, California?
Leggett's population is 58.3% White, 0.0% Black, 41.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leggett, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Leggett — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Leggett, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Leggett hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.