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Leland

Mississippi · 3,988 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 $41,465. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 1,514 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
3,988
−28%since 2000
from 5,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+32%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Leland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,465
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,678 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,294
+168%since 2000
from $11,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(990)
Black71.4%(2,847)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(36)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other5%(200)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,265)
Diversity Score
57
+2%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leland, Mississippi?

Leland, Mississippi has about 3,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Leland, Mississippi earns about $41,465 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Leland, Mississippi?

About 31.2% 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 21.9% 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 2,378 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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