Leighton, AL is a small rural town located in Colbert County with a population of 687 people. The population density in Leighton, AL is 765.48 people per square mile as compared to the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. Leighton, AL has some great local businesses and restaurants such as L&L Barbeque, Matt's Grocery, and B&J's Pawn Shop. There are lots of year round outdoor activities offered in the area like camping and hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park or fishing on the Tennessee River at McFarland Park and boat launch ramp. Leighton also offers plenty of sporting events to attend like high school football games or basketball games held at Leighton High School on a regular basis. The town prides itself on being active within their local community and there are many organizations dedicated to helping those in need such as the Red Cross, Lions Club International, and FISH organization (Friends In Service Here).
The population in Leighton is 687. There are 698 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leighton is 44.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leighton is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leighton
- 27.5% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 9.1% are married with children
- 21.6% have children, but are single
Race in Leighton
- 47.1% are White
- 49.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander