Leigh, Nebraska
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Leigh is a village located in Colfax County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 442.
Geography
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Location of Leigh, Nebraska
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.64% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 442 people, 190 households, and 118 families residing in the village. The population density is 284.4/km² (732.3/mi²). There are 212 housing units at an average density of 136.4/km² (351.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.55% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 190 households out of which 30.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 5.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 36.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 25.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the village the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $31,458, and the median income for a family is $40,481. Males have a median income of $31,563 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the village is $17,423. 6.0% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.