Leake County, Mississippi
Total Population: 21,288
County Seat: Carthage
Median Home Value
$114,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$48,418
Across all households
Median Age
40 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.4%
65 Years and Over
18.0%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.2%
No Health Insurance
16.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$48,418
Mean Household Income
$69,847
Per Capita Income
$26,895
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$114,600
Median Rent
$757/mo
Total Housing Units
9,054
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Renter-Occupied
24.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Married Couple Households
46.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.6%
Average Household Size
2.82
Broadband Internet Access
73.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28079.