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Leighton, AL


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Leighton, Alabama

Leighton, Alabama, in Colbert county, is 31 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 109 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Florence metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Leighton is home to some 849 residents.

The People and Families of Leighton

In Leighton, about 43% of adults are married. Leighton somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leighton had a median family income of $28,036.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($31) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Leighton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Leighton can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Leighton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Leighton was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Leighton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leighton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeighton Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLeighton Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Leighton Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Leighton Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leighton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leighton, AL

Comparing Leighton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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