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Leake County, MS
5 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Leake County, Mississippi.
Population
21,319
Land area
583sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Leake County
Leake County at a glance
- Leake County is 42% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,728, 10% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (31% below Mississippi) and median rent is $765 a month.
- Its largest cities are Carthage (4,866), Walnut Grove (737) and Redwater (637).
Local data for Leake County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices4
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants36
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Leake County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,728
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$116,800
Prices -5.8% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,243), German Americans (622), Peruvian Americans (536).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,836
5,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
PPP loans
$14.26M
636 loans, 2,219 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,892
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Leake County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leake County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
516
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leake County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Leake County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Leake County, MS?
- Carthage is the largest city or town in Leake County, with about 4,866 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Leake County?
- Leake County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39051, 39189.
- What is the population of Leake County, MS?
- About 21,319 people live in Leake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Leake County?
- Leake County borders Madison County, Neshoba County, Scott County, Newton County, Winston County, Attala County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023