Leake County, Mississippi
Leake County is home to 21,319 people. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $50,728.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,319 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $50,728 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.5% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 32.8% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 15.5% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $116,800 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $765 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.8% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.3 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.