Leland
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Leland is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 22,908 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belville, 2.6 miles E.
- 22,908residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 30.3 sq miland area · 78.4 km²
- 756 / sq mipopulation density
- 28451ZIP code
About Leland
Leland is the most populous town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,504 at the 2020 census, up from 13,527 in 2010. As of 2020, it is considered to be one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. and the Cape Fear Council of Governments. The town of Leland is in the northeastern part of Brunswick County, with the town of Navassa to the north, Belville to east, and Boiling Spring Lakes to the south. It is part of the Town Creek township, and Cape Fear region of North Carolina, a short distance north of the South Carolina state line. Leland is located five miles (8.0 km) west of Wilmington, 71 miles (114 km) north of Myrtle Beach, 84 miles (135 km) southeast of Fayetteville, and 135 miles (217 km) southeast of Raleigh.
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Living in Leland
- Median household income
- $91,977
- Median home value
- $398,900
- Median rent
- $1,735/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Leland had 22,908 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,908 |
|---|---|
| Density | 756 per sq mi (292 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leland at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,908 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.28 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2147° N, 78.0434° W |
| ZIP code | 28451 |
| Official website | townofleland.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3737680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leland
- Belville2.6 mi E
- Navassa4.8 mi N
- Hightsville7.1 mi NE
- Sandy Creek8.1 mi NW
- Wrightsboro8.5 mi NE
- Wilmington9.0 mi E
- Northwest9.1 mi NW
- Silver Lake9.1 mi SE
- Blue Clay Farms10.4 mi NE
- Skippers Corner10.7 mi NE
- Myrtle Grove10.8 mi SE
- Kings Grant11.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leland
What county is Leland in?
Leland is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Leland, NC?
22,908 people lived in Leland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leland, NC?
The ZIP code of Leland is 28451.
What is the elevation of Leland?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leland?
Belville (2.6 mi), Navassa (4.8 mi), Hightsville (7.1 mi), Sandy Creek (8.1 mi), Wrightsboro (8.5 mi).
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