Leeds, Alabama Population 2022
Leeds is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Leeds has a 2020 population of 12,434. Leeds is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,324 in 2010.
The average household income in Leeds is $81,746 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $165,300. The median age in Leeds is 36.9 years, 35.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Leeds Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leedswas:
- White: 82.95%
- Black or African American: 13.81%
- Two or more races: 2.66%
- Other race: 0.38%
- Asian: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
- Native American: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,414 | 82.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,734 | 13.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 48 | 0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 334 | 2.66% |
Leeds Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,613 | 2.72 | 77 |
| Married | 2,495 | 3.33 | 86.9 |
| Male | 241 | 3.05 | 58.1 |
| Female | 606 | 3.26 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 1,271 | 1.2 | 72.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 305 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 645 | 7.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,124 | 24.89% |
| Some College | 2,141 | 25.09% |
| Associates Degree | 965 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,470 | 17.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 883 | 10.35% |
Leeds Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| White | 6,923 | 6,126 | 2,089 |
| Black | 1,184 | 1,081 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 199 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 295 | 17 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$42,572
Average Earnings
$44,832
Average Male
$40,444
Average Female
Leeds Language by Age
Leeds Language
95.23% of Leeds residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
Leeds Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1,734 | 153 | 8.82% |
| White | 10,164 | 867 | 8.53% |
| Other | 26 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 489 | 34 | 6.95% |
| Multiple | 334 | 5 | 1.50% |
8.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.04%
Male Poverty Rate
8.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leeds
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leeds is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leeds is Multiple, with 1.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.15%.
Leeds Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Leeds Married by Age and Sex
Leeds Marriage
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.
Leeds Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 463 | 6.18% |
| Black | 102 | 8.13% |
| Asian | 14 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 7 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 19.08% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 7.59% |
Leeds Veterans by Education
13.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.71%
Born in Leeds
96.48%
Native Born
3.52%
Foreign Born
3.40%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.48% of Leeds residents were born in the United States, with 70.71% having been born in Alabama. 3.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,529 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,910 | 381 | 1.41% |
| 1950 | 3,306 | 396 | 1.28% |
| 1960 | 6,162 | 2,856 | 6.42% |
| 1970 | 6,991 | 829 | 1.27% |
| 1980 | 8,638 | 1,647 | 2.14% |
| 1990 | 10,009 | 1,371 | 1.48% |
| 2000 | 10,455 | 446 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 11,773 | 1,318 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 11,828 | 55 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 11,883 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 11,938 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 11,993 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 12,048 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 12,103 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 12,158 | 55 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 12,213 | 55 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 12,268 | 55 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 12,324 | 56 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 12,379 | 55 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 12,434 | 55 | 0.44% |