Leake County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Leake County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28079
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 582.90 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 585.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.760630
- Longitude
- -89.522250
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,803
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,933
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,867 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 941 | 4.5% |
| White | 9,964 | 47.9% |
| Black | 8,297 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,263 | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,535 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 399 | 2.5% |
| White | 8,153 | 51.2% |
| Black | 6,462 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 896 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,319
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,242
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,267
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,853 | 46.2% |
| Black | 8,307 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,012
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,859 | 29.7% |
| Republican | 3,432 | 26.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,717 | 43.9% |
| Other | 4 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,700 | 43.8% |
| Female | 6,948 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,563 | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 2.1% |
| Black | 6,666 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,193
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,366 | 42.5% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 20.3% |
| Black | 2,601 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 26 | 35.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,234 | 39.2% |
| Female | 2,840 | 40.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,069 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,208 (15.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,078
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $119,149
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $762
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.