Leake County's estimated 2026 population is 21,732 with a growth rate of 0.32% 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 -8.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 16,333 adults, (3,872 of whom are seniors) in Leake County.
Female: 11,137 (52.2%)
Male: 10,182 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Leake County includes 46.22% White, 38.97% Black or African American, 6.22% Native American, 5.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,853 | 46.22% |
| Black or African American | 8,307 | 38.97% |
| Native American | 1,327 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 1,088 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 693 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.24% |
Leake County's average per capita income is $41,544. Household income levels show a median of $50,728. The poverty rate stands at 20.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,040 | - |
| Families | $61,599 | $79,530 |
| Households | $50,728 | $66,129 |
| Non Families | $25,441 | $38,074 |
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