Leake County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,319 | — | #1,803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,728 | -32.5% | #2,732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,027 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $116,800 | -58.6% | #2,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,376 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.9% | #2,717 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Leake County has a population of 21,319, making it the #1,803 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Leake County is $50,728, ranking #2,732 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Leake County is $116,800 (-58.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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84.5% of residents in Leake County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.8% below the national rate.
About Leake County, Mississippi
Leake County, Mississippi has a total population of 21,319, making it the 1,803rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Leake County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Leake County is $50,728, which ranks #2,732 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Leake County is $116,800, 58.6% below the national median. Renters in Leake County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Leake County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Leake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%).
All data for Leake County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.