Leake County, Mississippi Population 2022
Leake County, Mississippi's estimated population is 22,771 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 -4.07% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,162 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 5,533 | 3,371 | 155.92% |
| 1860 | 9,324 | 3,791 | 68.52% |
| 1870 | 8,496 | -828 | -8.88% |
| 1880 | 13,146 | 4,650 | 54.73% |
| 1890 | 14,803 | 1,657 | 12.60% |
| 1900 | 17,360 | 2,557 | 17.27% |
| 1910 | 18,298 | 938 | 5.40% |
| 1920 | 16,973 | -1,325 | -7.24% |
| 1930 | 21,803 | 4,830 | 28.46% |
| 1940 | 24,570 | 2,767 | 12.69% |
| 1950 | 21,610 | -2,960 | -12.05% |
| 1960 | 18,660 | -2,950 | -13.65% |
| 1970 | 17,085 | -1,575 | -8.44% |
| 1980 | 18,790 | 1,705 | 9.98% |
| 1990 | 18,436 | -354 | -1.88% |
| 2010 | 23,738 | 5,302 | 28.76% |
| 2011 | 23,256 | -482 | -2.03% |
| 2012 | 23,195 | -61 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 23,267 | 72 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 23,181 | -86 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 22,777 | -404 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 22,789 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 22,819 | 30 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 22,791 | -28 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 22,786 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 22,781 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 22,776 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 22,771 | -5 | -0.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,325 | 49.69% |
| Black or African American | 9,632 | 42.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,265 | 5.55% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 344 | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 0.69% |
Leake County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,113 | 2.74 | 72 |
| Married | 3,259 | 3.34 | 89.3 |
| Male | 449 | 3.48 | 57.9 |
| Female | 1,628 | 4.06 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 2,777 | 1.15 | 65.5 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 949 | 6.40% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,946 | 13.13% |
| High School Graduate | 5,410 | 36.50% |
| Some College | 2,897 | 19.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,260 | 8.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,439 | 9.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 922 | 6.22% |
Leake County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 43 | 28 |
| Black | 5,844 | 4,523 | 952 |
| White | 7,853 | 6,557 | 1,247 |
| Native American | 738 | 545 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 192 | |
| Other Race | 112 | 62 |
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 100.00%.
$30,694
Average Earnings
$36,408
Average Male
$25,960
Average Female
Leake County, Mississippi Language by Age
Leake County, Mississippi Language
92.85% of Leake County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 7.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.64% of the population.
Leake County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,075 | 831 | 77.30% |
| Native | 1,254 | 571 | 45.53% |
| Black | 9,239 | 2,766 | 29.94% |
| Multiple | 146 | 21 | 14.38% |
| White | 10,449 | 1,354 | 12.96% |
| Other | 297 | NaN% |
25.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.95%
Male Poverty Rate
26.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leake County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leake County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 77.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leake County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.77%.
Leake County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Leake County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 763 | 8.55% |
| Black | 229 | 3.40% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.57% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.35% |
Leake County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
8.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.48%
Born in Leake County, Mississippi
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.31% of Leake County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 83.48% having been born in Mississippi. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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