Demographics & People — Leland, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,307 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~39,000 |
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| Median Age | 47.3 |
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| Total Households | 11,258 |
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| Family Households | 7,745 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2777 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,509 |
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| Black or African American | 2,461 |
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| Asian | 198 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,357 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,355 |
| Other groups | 4,791 |
| English | 4,200 |
| German | 4,036 |
| Irish | 3,745 |
| Italian | 1,892 |
| American | 1,300 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 |
| Scottish | 770 |
| Polish | 667 |
Language
| English Only | 23,485 |
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| Spanish | 988 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,999 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,638 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,291 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Leland, North Carolina.
