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World Population Review
Leake County, Mississippi Population 2021
Leake County, Mississippi's estimated population is 22,776 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Leake County, Mississippi is the 42nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 23,738 and has seen a growth of -4.05% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,776 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 22,781 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 22,786 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 22,791 | -28 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 22,819 | 30 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 22,789 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 22,777 | -404 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 23,181 | -86 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 23,267 | 72 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 23,195 | -61 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 23,256 | -482 | -2.03% |
| 2010 | 23,738 | 5,302 | 28.76% |
| 1990 | 18,436 | -354 | -1.88% |
| 1980 | 18,790 | 1,705 | 9.98% |
| 1970 | 17,085 | -1,575 | -8.44% |
| 1960 | 18,660 | -2,950 | -13.65% |
| 1950 | 21,610 | -2,960 | -12.05% |
| 1940 | 24,570 | 2,767 | 12.69% |
| 1930 | 21,803 | 4,830 | 28.46% |
| 1920 | 16,973 | -1,325 | -7.24% |
| 1910 | 18,298 | 938 | 5.40% |
| 1900 | 17,360 | 2,557 | 17.27% |
| 1890 | 14,803 | 1,657 | 12.60% |
| 1880 | 13,146 | 4,650 | 54.73% |
| 1870 | 8,496 | -828 | -8.88% |
| 1860 | 9,324 | 3,791 | 68.52% |
| 1850 | 5,533 | 3,371 | 155.92% |
| 1840 | 2,162 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.02%
State
Founded
1833
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
23,738
Growth Since 2010
-4.05%
Leake County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,677 | 51.23% |
| Black or African American | 9,555 | 41.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,293 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race | 47 | 0.21% |
Leake County, Mississippi Population by Race
Leake County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Leake County, Mississippi Population by Age
Leake County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,105 | 2.74 | 70.8 |
| Married | 3,338 | 3.23 | 85.4 |
| Non Family | 2,514 | 1.1 | 62.6 |
| Female | 1,705 | 3.95 | 55.5 |
| Male | 548 | 3.44 | 67.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Leake County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,217 | 8.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,934 | 13.14% |
| High School Graduate | 5,380 | 36.55% |
| Some College | 2,847 | 19.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,239 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,475 | 10.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 627 | 4.26% |
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Leake County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Leake County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,860 | 6,536 | 1,308 |
| Black | 5,765 | 4,273 | 671 |
| Native American | 755 | 566 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 294 | 113 | |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 42 |
| Other Race | 47 | ||
| 2+ Races | 33 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
Leake County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,597
Average Earnings
$37,436
Average Male
$25,128
Average Female
Leake County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Leake County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Leake County, Mississippi Language
92.81% of Leake County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 7.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.36% of the population.
Leake County, Mississippi Language
Leake County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,094 | 2,938 | 32.31% |
| White | 10,491 | 1,454 | 13.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,035 | 771 | 74.49% |
| Native | 1,286 | 609 | 47.36% |
| Multiple | 80 | 52 | 65.00% |
| Other | 47 | 47 | 100.00% |
26.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.82%
Male Poverty Rate
27.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leake County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leake County, Mississippi is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leake County, Mississippi is White, with 13.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.04%.
Leake County, Mississippi Poverty
Leake County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Leake County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Leake County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Leake County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Leake County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Leake County, Mississippi Marital Status
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 658 | 7.37% |
| Black | 271 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 26 | 2.91% |
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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15.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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53.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Leake County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Leake County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Leake County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Leake County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 84.55% having been born in Mississippi. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Leake County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990