Leighton, IA

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Leighton Overview

179
TOTAL POPULATION
93
MALE POPULATION
86
FEMALE POPULATION
108.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,036
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,781
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.30
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
112
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Leighton Zip Codes

Leighton Area Codes

Race in Leighton

The most populous races in Leighton are White / Caucasian (174 | 97.2%), Two or more Races (3 | 1.7%), and Asian (2 | 1.1%).
Race in Leighton
Race# Population% Population
Asian21.1%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian17497.2%
Two or more Races31.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total179100.0%

Ancestry in Leighton

The most populous ancestries reported in Leighton are Dutch (96 | 53.6%), Czech (28 | 15.6%), English (28 | 15.6%), German (27 | 15.1%), and French (13 | 7.3%), together accounting for 107.3% of all Leighton residents.
Ancestry in Leighton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American42.2%
Belgian10.6%
British10.6%
Czech2815.6%
Dutch9653.6%
English2815.6%
European10.6%
French137.3%
German2715.1%
Indian (Asian)10.6%
Irish52.8%
Italian10.6%
Korean42.2%
Norwegian63.4%
Polish31.7%
Scotch-Irish42.2%
Scottish21.1%
Swedish126.7%
Swiss21.1%
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Immigrants in Leighton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Leighton came from Europe (4 | 2.2%), Netherlands (4 | 2.2%), Western Europe (4 | 2.2%), Asia (2 | 1.1%), and Philippines (2 | 1.1%), together accounting for 8.9% of all Leighton residents.
Immigrants in Leighton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia21.1%
Europe42.2%
Netherlands42.2%
Philippines21.1%
South Eastern Asia21.1%
Western Europe42.2%
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Sex and Age in Leighton

Sex and Age in Leighton

The most populous age groups in Leighton are 15 to 19 Years (15 | 16.1%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (15 | 17.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Leighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years9 (9.7%)1 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Years15 (16.1%)3 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years2 (2.1%)10 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Years5 (5.4%)3 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
35 to 39 Years1 (1.1%)1 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Years12 (12.9%)10 (11.6%)
45 to 49 Years9 (9.7%)5 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years9 (9.7%)2 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years2 (2.1%)3 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years12 (12.9%)11 (12.8%)
65 to 69 Years6 (6.5%)5 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (17.4%)
75 to 79 Years8 (8.6%)5 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years1 (1.1%)2 (2.3%)
85 Years and over2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Leighton

Median Family Size in Leighton

Median Family Size in Leighton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple45 (95.7%)3.18
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother2 (4.3%)2.50
Total Families47 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Leighton

Median Household Size in Leighton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple45 (60.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother2 (2.7%)3.00
Non-family27 (36.5%)1.11
Total Households74 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Leighton

Out of a total of 74 households in Leighton, 47 (63.5%) are family households, while 27 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 24, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Leighton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24 (32.4%)
2-Person Households24 (32.4%)3 (4.1%)
3-Person Households12 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households4 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (63.5%)27 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Leighton

Fertility by Age in Leighton

Female Fertility by Age in Leighton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leighton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leighton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Leighton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Leighton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leighton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leighton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Leighton

Income Overview in Leighton

Per Capita Income in Leighton is $32,036, while median incomes of families and households are $90,781 and $66,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income179$32,036
Median Family Income47$90,781
Mean Family Income47$93,923
Median Household Income74$66,250
Mean Household Income74$76,811
Income Deficit47$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)17914.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17985.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1790.30

Earnings by Sex in Leighton

Average Earnings in Leighton are $33,281, $33,750 for men and $28,750 for women, a difference of 14.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Leighton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male60 (52.2%)$33,750
Female55 (47.8%)$28,750
Total115 (100.0%)$33,281

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leighton

The most common earnings brackets in Leighton are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (9 | 15.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (15 | 27.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leighton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (10.0%)2 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)9 (16.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (11.7%)1 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (5.0%)3 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (10.0%)3 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (15.0%)1 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)15 (27.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991 (1.7%)7 (12.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9994 (6.7%)1 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (6.7%)1 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (13.3%)2 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+1 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leighton

Average earnings in Leighton are $34,375 for men and $36,563 for women, a difference of 6.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,875, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leighton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$34,063$0
College or Associate's Degree$28,750$36,875
Bachelor's Degree$66,250$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,375$36,563

Family Income in Leighton

Family Income Brackets in Leighton

According to the Leighton family income data, there are 15 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Leighton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99948.5%
$35,000 to $49,999510.6%
$50,000 to $74,999612.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991531.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991123.4%
$150,000 to $199,999612.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leighton

3-person families (10 | 21.3%) account for the highest median family income in Leighton with $91,250 per family, while 2-person families (26 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $33,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leighton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families26 (55.3%)$67,500
3-Person Families10 (21.3%)$91,250
4-Person Families4 (8.5%)$0
5-Person Families1 (2.1%)$0
6-Person Families6 (12.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total47 (100.0%)$90,781

Family Income by Number of Earners in Leighton

The median family income in Leighton is $90,781, with families comprising 3+ earners (17) having the highest median family income of $102,917, while families with no earners (12) have the lowest median family income of $41,250, accounting for 36.2% and 25.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Leighton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12 (25.5%)$41,250
1 Earner5 (10.6%)$80,625
2 Earners13 (27.7%)$101,875
3+ Earners17 (36.2%)$102,917
Total47 (100.0%)$90,781

Household Income in Leighton

Household Income Brackets in Leighton

With 22 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Leighton, accounting for 29.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Leighton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011.4%
$10,000 to $14,99922.7%
$15,000 to $24,99934.1%
$25,000 to $34,99945.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991013.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992229.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991520.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991114.9%
$150,000 to $199,99968.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Leighton

The median household income in Leighton is $66,250, with the highest median household income of $91,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 34 households (46.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Leighton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years17 (23.0%)$60,625
45 to 64 Years34 (46.0%)$91,250
65+ Years20 (27.0%)$51,250
Total74 (100.0%)$66,250

Poverty in Leighton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leighton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leighton

According to the poverty statistics in Leighton, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years14 (100.0%)13 (92.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (100.0%)18 (90.0%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)83 (96.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leighton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leighton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leighton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leighton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leighton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leighton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Leighton

Employment by Class of Employer in Leighton

Among the 112 employed individuals in Leighton, private company employees (66 | 58.9%), not-for-profit organizations (17 | 15.2%), and local government employees (12 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Leighton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6658.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)65.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)108.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1715.2%
Local Government Employees1210.7%
State Government Employees10.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total112100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Leighton

Employment Status by Age in Leighton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years24 (96.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years20 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (42.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (70.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leighton

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leighton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma24 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree39 (90.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Leighton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leighton are Community & Social Service (11 | 9.8%), Management (8 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (8 | 7.1%), Business & Financial (5 | 4.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (3 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Leighton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leighton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Leighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Business & Financial3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (46.4%)15 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Leighton are Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 5.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 4.5%).
Services Occupations in Leighton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Leighton, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (40.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (33.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Leighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Total (Overall)58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Leighton are Office & Administration (17 | 15.2%), and Sales & Related (11 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Leighton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Leighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (7.1%)26 (92.9%)
Total (Overall)58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Leighton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 9.8%), Construction & Extraction (9 | 8.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Leighton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Leighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Leighton are Transportation (13 | 11.6%), Production (8 | 7.1%), and Material Moving (1 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Leighton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Leighton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Transportation10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Material Moving1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Total (Overall)58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Leighton

Employment Industries in Leighton

The major employment industries in Leighton include Health Care & Social Assistance (17 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (16 | 14.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (12 | 10.7%), Construction (11 | 9.8%), and Educational Services (9 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Leighton

Employment Industries by Sex in Leighton

The Leighton industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Leighton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (51.8%)54 (48.2%)

Education in Leighton

School Enrollment in Leighton

The most common levels of schooling among the 26 students in Leighton are middle school (9 | 34.6%), high school (9 | 34.6%), and elementary school (5 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Leighton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School519.2%
Middle School934.6%
High School934.6%
College / Undergraduate311.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total26100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leighton

Out of a total of 26 students who are enrolled in schools in Leighton, 9 (34.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17 (65.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (77.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leighton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (65.4%)9 (34.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leighton

Business (6 | 27.3%), education (6 | 27.3%), computers & mathematics (3 | 13.6%), psychology (2 | 9.1%), and social sciences (2 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 22 individuals in Leighton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leighton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics313.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology29.1%
Social Sciences29.1%
Engineering14.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business627.3%
Education627.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History14.5%
Visual & Performing Arts14.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total22100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Leighton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leighton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Leighton are males with 2 vehicles (18, accounting for 31.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (8, making up 33.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leighton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle5 (8.6%)1 (1.8%)
2 Vehicles18 (31.0%)8 (14.8%)
3 Vehicles15 (25.9%)27 (50.0%)
4 Vehicles6 (10.3%)4 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles14 (24.1%)14 (25.9%)
Total58 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Leighton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Leighton are 15 to 19 minutes (54 commuters, 56.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (13 commuters, 13.7%), and less than 5 minutes (10 commuters, 10.5%).
Commute Time in Leighton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1010.5%
5 to 9 Minutes99.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1313.7%
15 to 19 Minutes5456.8%
20 to 24 Minutes44.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes33.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes11.1%
60 to 89 Minutes11.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Leighton

The most common commute times in Leighton are 15 to 19 minutes (25 commuters, 59.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (29 commuters, 54.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Leighton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (11.9%)5 (9.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (17.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (19.1%)5 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes25 (59.5%)29 (54.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (2.4%)3 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (2.4%)2 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leighton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Leighton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (13, 30.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (18, 34.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leighton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (15.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3 (7.1%)1 (1.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (9.5%)14 (26.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)18 (34.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (15.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (7.1%)2 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (3.8%)
Total42 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Leighton

Occupancy by Ownership in Leighton

Of the total 74 dwellings in Leighton, owner-occupied units account for 61 (82.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 13 (17.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Leighton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6182.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1317.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units74100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Leighton

Occupancy by Household Size in Leighton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2432.4%
2-Person Household2736.5%
3-Person Household1216.2%
4+ Person Household1114.9%
Total Housing Units74100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leighton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leighton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
2-Person Household26 (96.3%)1 (3.7%)
3-Person Household10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
4+ Person Household11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leighton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leighton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
High School Diploma30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)
College/Associate Degree18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leighton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leighton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years810.8%
35 to 44 Years1216.2%
45 to 54 Years1824.3%
55 to 64 Years1621.6%
65 to 74 Years912.2%
75 to 84 Years912.2%
85 Years and Over22.7%
Total74100.0%

Housing Finances in Leighton

Median Income by Occupancy in Leighton

Median Income by Occupancy in Leighton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied61 (82.4%)$76,250
Renter-Occupied13 (17.6%)$60,625
Average74 (100.0%)$66,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leighton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leighton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (3.3%)2 (15.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (26.2%)6 (46.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (16.4%)1 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more6 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leighton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leighton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49911 (18.0%)4 (30.8%)
$500 to $79913 (21.3%)5 (38.5%)
$800 to $9993 (4.9%)2 (15.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49928 (45.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Leighton

Housing Structures in Leighton

Housing Structures in Leighton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6993.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments22.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments22.7%
10 or more Apartments11.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total74100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leighton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leighton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached61 (88.4%)8 (11.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leighton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leighton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms25 (41.0%)3 (23.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms28 (45.9%)4 (30.8%)
8 or more Rooms8 (13.1%)4 (30.8%)
Total61 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leighton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leighton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas49 (80.3%)11 (84.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity8 (13.1%)2 (15.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Leighton

Household Vehicle Usage in Leighton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (18.0%)5 (38.5%)
2 Vehicles15 (24.6%)8 (61.5%)
3 or more Vehicles35 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Leighton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Leighton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2140
Median Property Value$137,500$111,300
Median Household Income$80,625$6
Monthly Housing Costs$407$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,458$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leighton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leighton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (14.3%)6 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (23.8%)5 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99913 (61.9%)27 (67.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leighton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leighton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (4.8%)2 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (28.6%)9 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (28.6%)10 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (28.6%)9 (22.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)4 (10.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leighton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leighton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13 (61.9%)72,500 (181,250.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (23.8%)25 (62.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)11 (27.5%)
4.0x or more3 (14.3%)2 (5.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leighton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leighton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (47.6%)20 (50.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Leighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leighton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years24 (96.0%)1 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (99.4%)1 (0.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leighton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leighton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leighton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99922 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (97.5%)1 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leighton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leighton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years16 (69.6%)20 (87.0%)
19 to 25 Years9 (33.3%)18 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (37.5%)22 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years6 (24.0%)24 (96.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (7.1%)27 (96.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (92.3%)13 (50.0%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)9 (50.0%)
Total84 (46.9%)141 (78.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leighton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leighton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (4.4%)3 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Leighton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Leighton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Leighton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Leighton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Leighton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Leighton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Leighton

Computing Device Access in Leighton

Computing Device Access in Leighton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6790.5%
Smartphone6790.5%
Tablet4459.5%
No Computing Device34.1%
Total74100.0%

Internet Access in Leighton

Internet Access in Leighton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5675.7%
Cellular Data Only79.5%
Satellite Internet1013.5%
No Internet56.8%
Total74100.0%

Leighton Summary

Leighton is a small city located in the state of Iowa, in the United States. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the state, in Appanoose County. The city has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is part of the Centerville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Leighton was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after the first settler, John Leighton. The city was incorporated in 1871, and the first mayor was elected in 1872.
The city was originally a farming community, and the main crops grown were corn, wheat, and oats. In the late 19th century, the city began to grow and develop, and by the early 20th century, it had become a thriving commercial center. The city was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores.
In the mid-20th century, the city began to decline, as many of the businesses closed and the population began to decline. In the late 20th century, the city began to experience a resurgence, as new businesses opened and the population began to increase.

Geography

Leighton is located in the southeastern corner of Iowa, in Appanoose County. The city is situated on the banks of the Chariton River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 50 miles south of Des Moines, the state capital.
The climate in Leighton is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Leighton is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and automotive parts.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city is also home to a branch of the Appanoose County Bank, which provides banking services to the local community.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Leighton was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000.
Leighton is a small city with a close-knit community. The city is home to several churches, and the local school district serves the city and the surrounding area. The city is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, which provide a variety of activities for residents and visitors.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Leighton?
Total Population of Leighton is 179.
What is the Total Male Population of Leighton?
Total Male Population of Leighton is 93.
What is the Total Female Population of Leighton?
Total Female Population of Leighton is 86.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Leighton?
There are 108.14 Males per 100 Females in Leighton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Leighton?
There are 92.47 Females per 100 Males in Leighton.
What is the Median Population Age in Leighton?
Median Population Age in Leighton is 45.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Leighton
Average Family Size in Leighton is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Leighton
Average Household Size in Leighton is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Leighton?
Per Capita income in Leighton is $32,036.
What is the Median Family Income in Leighton?
Median Family Income in Leighton is $90,781.
What is the Median Household income in Leighton?
Median Household Income in Leighton is $66,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Leighton?
Income or Wage Gap in Leighton is 14.8%.
Women in Leighton earn 85.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Leighton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Leighton is 0.30.
How Large is the Labor Force in Leighton?
There are 112 People in the Labor Forcein in Leighton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Leighton?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Leighton.