Leake County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,714, reflecting a 0.58% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Leake County is the 39th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 23,730 and has grown -8.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 16,333 adults, (3,872 of whom are seniors) in Leake County.
Female: 11,137 (52.2%)
Male: 10,182 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Leake County includes 46.22% White, 38.97% Black or African American, 6.22% Native American, 5.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,853 | 46.22% |
| Black or African American | 8,307 | 38.97% |
| Native American | 1,327 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 1,088 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 693 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.24% |
Leake County 's average per capita income is $41,544. Household income levels show a median of $50,728. The poverty rate stands at 20.52%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,040 | - |
| Families | $61,599 | $79,530 |
| Households | $50,728 | $66,129 |
| Non Families | $25,441 | $38,074 |
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