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The Town of Leland had a population of 29,607 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Leland is located at latitude 34.2563 and longitude -78.0447 in Brunswick County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Leland encompass a land area of 19.76 sq. miles and a water area of 0.23 sq. miles. Brunswick County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Leland has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Leland is located within Township of Northwest, a minor civil division (MCD) of Brunswick County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,607 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,043 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 30 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $91,977 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,729 |
| Median Home Value | $398,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,045 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,659 (75.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,560 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 826 (5.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,219 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 9,006 (68.1%) |
The table below compares Leland to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 38 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 223 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 120 | 85th |
| Per Capita Income | # 103 | 87th |
| Diversity Index | # 536 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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