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Lena, MS
Town in Leake County, Mississippi.
Population
169
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Lena and its ZIP codes
Lena at a glance
- Lena is 62% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Lena, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leake County. PPP loans are for Lena.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Lena, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
516
Countywide, mostly 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lena, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Lena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut GroveTown | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Standing PineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| CarthageCity | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.5 |
| SebastopolTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| MortonCity | 18 mi | 8.9 |
| ForestCity | 18 mi | 13.1 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 15.7 |
| PelahatchieTown | 23 mi | 5.9 |
| LakeTown | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 31 |
| CantonCity | 26 mi | 21.3 |
| UnionTown | 28 mi | 3.4 |
| PolkvilleTown | 29 mi | 17.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lena, MS in?
- Lena is in Leake County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lena, MS?
- About 169 people live in Lena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lena?
- Nearby places include Walnut Grove (7.8 mi), Harperville (9.3 mi), Standing Pine (10 mi), Carthage (11 mi), Hillsboro (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023