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Leake County

Mississippi · 21,275 residents · 582.897 sq mi
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Leake County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
21,275
+2%since 2000
from 20,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Leake County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,708
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,050
+58%since 2000
from $13,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(11,631)
Black37.2%(7,793)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(440)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(13,199)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(10,069)
Black38.5%(8,189)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,230)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other6.2%(1,327)
Diversity Score75.8%(16,132)
Segregation Score42.7%(9,093)
Diversity Score
76
+20%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leake County, Mississippi?

Leake County, Mississippi has about 21,275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leake County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Leake County, Mississippi earns about $36,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leake County, Mississippi expensive?

In Leake County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Leake County, Mississippi?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leake County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leake County, Mississippi?

About 25.0% of people in Leake County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leake County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Leake County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,839 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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