Leland, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leland, North Carolina
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Town of Leland welcome sign.
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| Motto(s):
Growing our future. Nourishing our roots.
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 Leland, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Leland, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Leland, North Carolina
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  North Carolina |
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| Region | Cape Fear | ||
| Metro | Myrtle Beach metro | ||
| County | Brunswick | ||
| Township | Town Creek | ||
| Settled | February 10, 1898 | ||
| Incorporated | September 5, 1989 | ||
| Named for | Leland Adams | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 20.15 sq mi (52.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 19.80 sq mi (51.29 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 23,504 | ||
| • Density | 1,188.85/sq mi (446.636/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
28451
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| Area code(s) | 910 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-37680 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0988344 | ||
| U.S. Routes |   |
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| Waterways | Brunswick River, Alligator Creek, Mallory Creek, Jackeys Creek, Sturgeon Creek, Piney Branch, Morgan Branch, and Bishop Branch | ||
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 Myrtle Beach 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 Springs Lake 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 km) west of Wilmington, 84 miles (135 km) southeast of Fayetteville, 135 miles (217 km) southeast of Raleigh, 142 miles (310 km) southeast of Cary, 160 miles from Durham, 168 miles from Charleston, 193 miles from Charlotte, 211 miles from Greensboro, 227 miles from Winston-Salem, 327 from Asheville, and 411 miles from Atlanta.
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History
Leland was incorporated as a town in 1989.
Geography
Leland is located at 34°14′11″N 78°1′11″W / 34.23639°N 78.01972°W (34.236375, -78.019664) in northern Brunswick County to the west of the Brunswick River and directly west of downtown Wilmington. Leland surrounds the town of Belville on three sides (to the north, west, and south).
According to the 2010 United States Census Bureau, the town of Leland has a total area of 19.9 square miles (51.5 km2), of which 19.8 square miles (51.2 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.46%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,801 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,938 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 13,527 | 598.0% | |
| 2020 | 23,504 | 73.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 18,250 | 79.67% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,887 | 8.24% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 314 | 1.37% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,014 | 4.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,339 | 5.85% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,908 people, 8,366 households, and 5,964 families residing in the town.
Education
As of the year 2020, 94.5% of the Leland citizens older than twenty-five had a high school degree, and 37.8% of the Leland citizens older than twenty-five possessed a bachelor's degree.
Public schools
There are four public schools located within the Leland township: Belville Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Leland Middle School, and North Brunswick High School. The four schools operate under the Brunswick county school district system.
Charter schools
Leland has one charter school, a public charter school; Charter Day School that serves grades kindergarten through eight. Charter Day School garnered national attention in 2016 when the school was sued in the eastern district of North Carolina southern division by the ACLU and the ACLU of North Carolina; the law firm of Ellis & Winters LLP filed the challenge on Leland students. regarding the Charter school's dress code. The Charter Day School's uniform policy required female students to wear skirts, the only exception being gym class, which Charter Day's founder stated promoted chivalry, mutual respect, and traditional values. U.S. District Judge Malcolm Howard ruled that the charter schools uniform policy engaged in unconstitutional sexual discrimination, citing the equal protection clause of the constitution, by prohibiting females from wearing pants or shorts, instead mandating skirts. A federal appeals court, on August 2, 2021 tossed out Judge Howard's decision, and ordered the lower district court to review the decision and to determine whether dress code is a violation of Title IX.
Infrastructure
Town services
Fire/rescue department
The department was established in 1959 as non-profit volunteer organization. In 2017 the Fire/Rescue Department was incorporated as a part of the township of Leland. The fire department also responds to emergency calls regarding motor vehicle accidents, and rescue calls. It has over 40 paid career staff and a roster of part-time and volunteer employees. The department has one station at 1004 Village Road, a station located at 1379 River Road.
Emergency medical services
Brunswick County Emergency Services also provides emergency medical services to Leland and operates a paramedic level ambulance stationed in the Leland Industrial Park as well as an ambulance at the River Road fire station.
Emergency alert system
Leland offers its residents the ability to use a voluntary service called CodeRED. CodeRED is a free high-speed emergency mass notification system provided by OnSolve, LLC. At the date of its launch the town's emergency management directory John Grimes was quoted by WECT stating: "CodeRED’s system will provide Town staff with a reliable, easy-to-use interface to quickly deliver critical information to our residents during emergencies"
Trash and recycling
Leland does not have its own municipal waste system; instead, trash service is provided by Brunswick County through GFL Environmental, Inc. The town of Leland did once offer a curbside recycling service to its citizens; the service which was done through GFL environmental Inc., expired on June 30, 2021. Prior to cancellation of service, Leland transitioned its curbside recycling program to once a month, instead of twice, on July 1, 2020. According to town officials, the deciding factor was the dramatic increase in costs associated with the recycling program. In the fiscal year 2016-17, the town spent $390,000 on the recycling program, while the town was projected to spend $723,389 in the 2021-22 fiscal year, a potential 85% increase.
Images for kids
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Sample ballot of the vote for Leland to incorporate.
See also
In Spanish: Leland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
