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Leland

Mississippi · 3,555 residents (2025 est.) · 3.583 sq mi
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Leland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,406. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 1,725 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,700. The poverty rate of 29.3% 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: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,777
−31%since 2000
from 5,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+41%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,555 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Leland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,406
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,678 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,174
+133%since 2000
from $11,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
−2%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(1,743)
Black66.7%(3,671)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(41)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(3,070)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(1,054)
Black67.9%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(127)
Diversity Score57.5%(2,172)
Diversity Score
58
+3%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, Mississippi?

Leland, Mississippi has about 3,777 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Leland, Mississippi earns about $37,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leland, Mississippi expensive?

In Leland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $109,700, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Leland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leland, Mississippi?

About 29.3% of people in Leland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Leland, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,589 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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