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Leland, MS
City in Washington County, Mississippi.
Population
3,777
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,054
ZIP codes
0
Leland and its ZIP codes
Leland at a glance
- Leland is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,406, 34% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,700 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Leland, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,406
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$109,700
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (117), German Americans (52), Italian Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Leland.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,627
14,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,860
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
How people get to work
Leland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,236
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Leland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| MetcalfeTown | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 26.9 |
| ArcolaTown | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| WintervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| IndianolaCity | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| ShawCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HollandaleCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| InvernessTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| BenoitTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| IsolaTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| MoorheadCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leland, MS in?
- Leland is in Washington County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Leland, MS?
- About 3,777 people live in Leland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leland?
- Nearby places include Elizabeth (1.9 mi), Stoneville (2.3 mi), Metcalfe (7.2 mi), Greenville (8.5 mi), Arcola (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023