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Leland

Mississippi · 4,481 residents · 3.583 sq mi
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Leland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,646. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,021 residents. Median home value is $81,300. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,481
−19%since 2000
from 5,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+15%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Leland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,646
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,678 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,295
+31%since 2000
from $11,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 7.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+73%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,212)
Black70.9%(3,179)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(35)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0.4%(19)
Diversity Score52.4%(2,348)
Diversity Score
52
−6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+118%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, Mississippi?

Leland, Mississippi has about 4,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Leland, Mississippi earns about $21,646 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, Mississippi?

About 18.1% 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 42.1% 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 1,885 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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