Leigh, Nebraska
Leigh: Village in Nebraska
About
Leigh is a village located in the county of Colfax in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 405 and a population density of 257 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 410 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leigh
| Population : | 410 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Colfax County |
| Postal code : | 68643 |
| Area : | 1.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:15:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leigh is located at 41°42'19"N 97°14'17"W (41.7052900, -97.2381000).
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Demographics
The population of Leigh increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 405 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 402 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 399 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 405 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 414 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 415 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 416 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 422 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 417 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 410 | -1.71% | estimation process |
People born in Leigh (1)
American biochemist Audrey Stevens Niyogi was born in Leigh
Schools in Leigh
College & universities near Leigh, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181491 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk (NE) | 68702-0469 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leigh, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Colfax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 6,220 | City in Nebraska |
| Clarkson | 630 | City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States |
| Howells | 557 | Village in the United States |
| Rogers | 93 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Richland | 71 | City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States of America |
