Leake County's estimated 2025 population is 21,368 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leake County is the 41st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 23,730 and has seen a growth of -9.95% 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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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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