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Leighton, AL
Town in Colbert County, Alabama.
Population
893
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
0
Leighton and its ZIP codes
Leighton at a glance
- Leighton is about 4.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,894, 47% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- Median rent is $388 a month.
Local data for Leighton, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leighton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,894
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median rent
$388/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (55), Irish Americans (50), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colbert County. PPP loans are for Leighton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,673
24,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $7,523 per person
How people get to work
Leighton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.5%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leighton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leighton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Leighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Town CreekTown | 7 mi | 2.7 |
| Muscle ShoalsCity | 8 mi | 16.9 |
| TuscumbiaCity | 9.8 mi | 9.2 |
| SheffieldCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| CourtlandTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| LittlevilleTown | 11 mi | 5 |
| HattonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| KillenTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| North CourtlandTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FlorenceCity | 12 mi | 27.1 |
| St. FlorianTown | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| RogersvilleTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| Underwood-PetersvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| RussellvilleCity | 18 mi | 13.4 |
| HillsboroTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| MoultonCity | 20 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leighton, AL in?
- Leighton is in Colbert County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Leighton, AL?
- About 893 people live in Leighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leighton?
- Nearby places include Town Creek (7 mi), Muscle Shoals (8 mi), Tuscumbia (9.8 mi), Sheffield (10 mi), Courtland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023