Leake County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,418
Per Capita Income
$26,895
Poverty Rate
19.9%
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Gini Index
0.481
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.5%
$25K–$50K26.2%
$50K–$75K17.6%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K10.9%
$150K–$200K2.8%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Leake County, MS is $48,418 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,895. 19.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.481 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).