Demographics & People — Leighton, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 711 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 44.9 |
| Total Households | 358 |
| Family Households | 195 |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 307 |
| Black or African American | 402 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 282 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 235 |
| American | 184 |
| English | 13 |
| Irish | 12 |
| European | 8 |
| Scottish | 7 |
| German | 2 |
Language
| English Only | 667 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 675 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 45 |
| Population 18+ | 617 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Leighton, Alabama.