Leake County, Mississippi

Total Population: 21,288

County Seat: Carthage

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)39.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native5.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.