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Leland, NC

Brunswick CountyElev. 5 m
Population
26,307
Median home
$358,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Leland

With about 26,307 residents, Leland is one of North Carolina's notable places. Leland sits in Brunswick County. The median age is 48 and the median household income is $88,576. Homes carry a median value of $358,800, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.9%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,307
Median age
48
Median household income
$88,576
Per-capita income
$47,577
Poverty rate
5.8%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
24.5 min
Work from home
13.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black9.4%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.8%
Sales & office22.2%
Service19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving9.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$358,800
Median gross rent
$1,603/mo
Owner-occupied
81.5%
Median year built
2008
Households
11,258
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Leland has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading47%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

North Brunswick HighHighGrades 9–12
Leland MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Belville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Classical Charter Schools of LelandElementarycharter
Lincoln ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Leland96
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 47% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime74% below national
Leland511
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 69% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Leland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Leland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Brunswick County
HurricaneVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Leland is in Brunswick County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Leland sits in Brunswick County. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Leland
Leland, NC
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Registered sex offenders in Leland, NC (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Leland, North Carolina.

Kendrick Dale Jensen, 32
Leland · Brunswick County · 28451
Joseph Brown, 59
Leland · Brunswick County · 28451
Charles W Johnson, 64
Leland · Brunswick County · 28451
Kevin Lee Scott, 23
Leland · Brunswick County · 28451
Christopher Devon Brown, 35
Leland · Brunswick County · 28451

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Leland — frequently asked

What is the population of Leland, North Carolina?
Leland has a population of about 26,307, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Leland?
The median home value in Leland is $358,800, and the median gross rent is $1,603/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Leland safe? What is the crime rate?
Leland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 96 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Leland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Brunswick County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm.
How many schools are in Leland?
Leland has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Leland?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Leland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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