Leighton
Town in Colbert County, Alabama
Leighton is a town in Colbert County, Alabama, with 665 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Town Creek, 6.6 miles E.
- 665residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 35646ZIP code
About Leighton
Leighton is a town in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Florence - Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". At the 2020 census, the population was 665. Leighton has been hit by several tornadoes in the 2000s, including a damaging EF2 on May 8, 2008, that was caught on tape flipping over many cars and damaging buildings.
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Living in Leighton
- Median household income
- $33,894
- Median rent
- $388/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Leighton had 665 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 665 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leighton at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Colbert County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 665 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6918° N, 87.5210° W |
| ZIP code | 35646 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0142160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leighton
- Town Creek6.6 mi E
- Muscle Shoals7.3 mi NW
- Tuscumbia10.5 mi W
- Littleville10.8 mi SW
- Hatton10.9 mi SE
- Sheffield11.0 mi NW
- Courtland11.1 mi E
- Killen11.7 mi N
- North Courtland12.3 mi E
- Florence12.5 mi NW
- St. Florian13.9 mi NW
- Underwood-Petersville16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leighton
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the population of Leighton, AL?
665 people lived in Leighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, AL?
The ZIP code of Leighton is 35646.
What is the elevation of Leighton?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leighton?
Town Creek (6.6 mi), Muscle Shoals (7.3 mi), Tuscumbia (10.5 mi), Littleville (10.8 mi), Hatton (10.9 mi).
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