Leland town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Leland town is a mid-sized community located in North Carolina. The total population is 26,307. It ranks as the 43rd most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leland town is 48.0 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leland town is $88,576. This is 27% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $358,800. Housing costs are 38% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Leland town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.3%. The Black or African American population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leland town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.