Leake County's estimated 2026 population is 21,714 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leake County is the 39th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 23,730 and has seen a growth of -8.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Leake County includes 46.7% White, 39.08% Black or African American, 6.16% Native American, 5.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (46.7%)
Black or African American (39.08%)
Native American (6.16%)
Other race (5.01%)
Two or more races (2.46%)
Asian (0.59%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,942 | 46.7% |
| Black or African American | 8,319 | 39.08% |
| Native American | 1,312 | 6.16% |
| Other race | 1,066 | 5.01% |
| Two or more races | 524 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.59% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Leake County's average per capita income is $38,610. Household income levels show a median of $48,418. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,218 | - |
| Families | $59,343 | $81,521 |
| Households | $48,418 | $69,847 |
| Non Families | $24,961 | $40,908 |
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