Leighton, Alabama
Leighton: town in Alabama
About
Leighton is a town located in the county of Colbert in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 729. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 754 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leighton
| Population | 754 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Colbert County |
| Postal code | 35646 |
| Phone Area Codes | 256 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7009,-87.5289 |
| Altitude | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:45:05 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Leighton is located at 34°42'3"N 87°31'44"W (34.7009200, -87.5289200).
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Demographics
The population of Leighton increased by 3.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 729 | - | census |
| 2011 | 772 | 5.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 771 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 764 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 761 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 757 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 754 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 755 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 757 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 756 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 754 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Leighton (4)
People born in Leighton, including basketball player Leon Douglas, singer Percy Sledge, former rhythm and blues singer Jimmy Hughes, .
More notable people
- Lefty Bates (American Chicago blues guitarist) he was born in 09/03/1920
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Leighton, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100812 | Athens State University | Athens (AL) | 35611 |
Closest post offices linked to Leighton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Post Office | Leighton (AL) | 35646 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Leighton, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 155 people.
Other cities in Colbert County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colbert County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals | 14,877 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Sheffield | 8,839 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Tuscumbia | 8,462 | City in Alabama, United States of America |
| Bear Creek | 1,061 | Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA |
| Cherokee | 999 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Littleville | 992 | Town |
| Section | 743 | Town in Alabama |
| Lakeview | 156 | Town in DeKalb County, Alabama |