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Leakesville

Mississippi · 3,775 residents · 6.283 sq mi
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Leakesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,749 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,800. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,775
+268%since 2000
from 1,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+268%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−11%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2472K3K5K6K1990201020202024Leakesville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,922
−66%since 2000
from $14,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(814)
Black19.4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(425)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,686)
Black52.5%(1,981)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(82)
Diversity Score66.3%(2,503)
Diversity Score
66
+60%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
7.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
86.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
13.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leakesville, Mississippi?

Leakesville, Mississippi has about 3,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leakesville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Leakesville, Mississippi earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leakesville, Mississippi expensive?

In Leakesville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Leakesville, Mississippi?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Leakesville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leakesville, Mississippi?

About 23.3% of people in Leakesville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leakesville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Leakesville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,648 residents, a change of about 235 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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