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Redwater, MS
Census-designated place in Leake County, Mississippi.
Population
637
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
0
Redwater and its ZIP codes
Redwater at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $63,398 a year, 12% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 (22% below Mississippi).
Local data for Redwater, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redwater, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,398
Poverty rate
30.6%
Median home value
$132,300
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
21.0 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leake County. PPP loans are for Redwater.
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
How people get to work
Redwater, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit9.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redwater, 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 Redwater, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
28.1%
U.S. 12.8% +15.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Redwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarthageCity | 3.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Standing PineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| LenaTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 31 |
| KosciuskoCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| SebastopolTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| SallisTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9.1 |
| GoodmanTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| EthelTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| PickensTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 26 mi | 12.2 |
| DurantCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redwater, MS in?
- Redwater is in Leake County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Redwater, MS?
- About 637 people live in Redwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redwater?
- Nearby places include Carthage (3.1 mi), Standing Pine (10 mi), Lena (13 mi), Walnut Grove (14 mi), Pearl River (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023