Leeds is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Leeds has a 2024 population of 12,444. Leeds is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Leeds is $86,798 with a poverty rate of 8.14%. The median age in Leeds is 40.9 years: 40 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leeds was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,240 | 75.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,834 | 14.92% |
| Two or more races | 895 | 7.28% |
| Other race | 275 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,703 | 2.61 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 2,425 | 3.28 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 1,510 | 1.2 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 544 | 3.51 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 224 | 2.71 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 564 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 807 | 9.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,457 | 16.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,012 | 11.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,218 | 25.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 455 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 2,247 | 25.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,536 | 5,835 | 1,998 |
| Black | 1,380 | 1,329 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 689 | 422 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 575 | 408 | 36 |
| Other Race | 155 | 60 | 33 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,806 | $65,441 | $49,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,450 | $62,292 | $56,661 |
| High School Graduate | $37,016 | $45,548 | $30,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,958 | $23,589 | $28,542 |
| Overall | $45,930 | $46,482 | $45,496 |
| Some College | $44,776 | $44,879 | $42,778 |
$45,930
Average Earnings
$46,482
Average Male
$45,496
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.81% of Leeds residents speak only English, while 8.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,153 | 616 | 6.73% |
| Black | 1,834 | 224 | 12.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,009 | 157 | 15.56% |
| Other | 275 | 96 | 34.91% |
| Multiple | 895 | 33 | 3.69% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
8.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.03%
Male Poverty Rate
8.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leeds is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leeds is Multiple, with 3.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.37% |
| High School | 7.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.57% |
| Male Employed | 4.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,098 | $99,564 |
| Households | $67,159 | $86,798 |
| Married Families | $100,177 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,046 | $50,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
713
Number of Veterans
653
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 249 |
| Second Gulf War | 224 |
| Vietnam | 155 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 236 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 7.15% |
| Black | 158 | 10.71% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 3.61% |
| Islander | 18 | 100% |
| Asian | 10 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.09%
Born in Leeds
93.71%
Native Born
6.29%
Foreign Born
5.08%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
93.71% of Leeds residents were born in the United States, with 70.09% having been born in Alabama. 5.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,587 | 28 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 12,559 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 12,530 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 12,501 | 28 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 12,473 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 12,444 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 12,416 | 77 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 12,339 | 78 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 12,261 | -69 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 12,330 | 290 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 12,040 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,052 | 20 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 12,032 | 81 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 11,951 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 11,935 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 11,926 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,902 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 11,853 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 11,823 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 11,793 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,455 | 446 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | 10,009 | 1,371 | 15.87% |
| 1980 | 8,638 | 1,647 | 23.56% |
| 1970 | 6,991 | 829 | 13.45% |
| 1960 | 6,162 | 2,856 | 86.39% |
| 1950 | 3,306 | 396 | 13.61% |
| 1940 | 2,910 | 381 | 15.07% |
| 1930 | 2,529 | -10,058 | -79.91% |