Leake County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
21,288
Male
10,289
48.3%
Female
10,999
51.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.8
Foreign Born
2.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.9%
High School or Higher35.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.9%
Married
36.5%
Leake County, MS has a population of 21,288 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 46.7% of the population. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.8% of residents are foreign-born.