35646 Leighton, AL is a small town in northwest Alabama with a population of 4,303. Located off Highway 24, it has a population density of 46 people per square mile and is about 60 miles west of Huntsville. There are plenty of businesses to explore in the area such as BW’s Grocery, Leighton Hardware & Supply Co., Kountry Korner Restaurant & Bakery and Brummett’s Custom Cabinets. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking and fishing at Bankhead National Forest, golfing at Pine Hill Country Club and enjoying nature at Greenbriar State Park. Other local organizations include the Leighton Public Library and the Colbert County Museum while sporting events range from high school football games at Leighton High School to collegiate basketball games at nearby Athens State University.
The population in Leighton (zip 35646) is 4,303. There are 46 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leighton (zip 35646) is 53.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leighton (zip 35646) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leighton (zip 35646)
- 59.6% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Leighton (zip 35646)
- 66.3% are White
- 31.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander