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28451

Leland, NC

Total Population
42,073
Median Household Income
$71,534
Median Home Value
$286,700
Median Rent
$1,347

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$71,534
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$286,700
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,347
100% above state median
Median Age
44.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Leland, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

33.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$71,534
-4.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households
17,373
Family Households
54.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
16.2%
Total Employed Residents:10,408

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
121 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
77 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,711
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.4%
18,734 employed
Labor Force
19,634
900 unemployed
Median Age
44.4 years
Per Capita Income
$38,421
Poverty Rate
10.6%

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