Leeds is located in Jefferson county Alabama with a geographic area of 22.8 square miles. The total population in Leeds is 12,555 with 52.8% male and 47.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 27.5% of the population and over age 65 is 14.7% of the population. The median household income is $62,227, per capita income is $30,513. There are a total of 4,613 housing units with 77.0% owner occupied. Education includes 22.0% of residents that are high school graduates and 31.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Leeds in the summer is 77 degrees, and in the winter 43 degrees.