Leakesville, MS

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Leakesville Overview

5,463
TOTAL POPULATION
4,604
MALE POPULATION
859
FEMALE POPULATION
535.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
18.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$7,280
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,835
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
550
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
11.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Leakesville Zip Codes

Leakesville Area Codes

Race in Leakesville

The most populous races in Leakesville are White / Caucasian (2,664 | 48.8%), Black / African American (2,536 | 46.4%), and Two or more Races (185 | 3.4%).
Race in Leakesville
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2,53646.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino941.7%
Native / Alaskan741.3%
White / Caucasian2,66448.8%
Two or more Races1853.4%
Some other Race40.1%
Total5,463100.0%

Ancestry in Leakesville

The most populous ancestries reported in Leakesville are American (1,123 | 20.6%), Irish (436 | 8.0%), English (370 | 6.8%), German (212 | 3.9%), and Italian (110 | 2.0%), together accounting for 41.2% of all Leakesville residents.
Ancestry in Leakesville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,12320.6%
Basque80.2%
Cherokee30.1%
Choctaw170.3%
Colombian80.2%
Dutch440.8%
Dutch West Indian30.1%
English3706.8%
French250.5%
French Canadian80.2%
German2123.9%
Houma390.7%
Irish4368.0%
Italian1102.0%
Korean110.2%
Mexican541.0%
Navajo220.4%
Norwegian320.6%
Puerto Rican50.1%
Scotch-Irish681.2%
Scottish1031.9%
South American350.6%
Swedish20.0%
Tlingit-Haida30.1%
Venezuelan270.5%
Welsh60.1%
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Immigrants in Leakesville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Leakesville came from Central America (18 | 0.3%), Latin America (18 | 0.3%), and Mexico (18 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.0% of all Leakesville residents.
Immigrants in Leakesville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America180.3%
Latin America180.3%
Mexico180.3%
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Sex and Age in Leakesville

Sex and Age in Leakesville

The most populous age groups in Leakesville are 35 to 39 Years (534 | 11.6%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (96 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Leakesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years140 (3.0%)38 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years44 (1.0%)44 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years148 (3.2%)58 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years79 (1.7%)29 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years312 (6.8%)27 (3.1%)
25 to 29 Years469 (10.2%)22 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years459 (10.0%)51 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years534 (11.6%)14 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Years494 (10.7%)96 (11.2%)
45 to 49 Years430 (9.3%)66 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years519 (11.3%)69 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years270 (5.9%)38 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years355 (7.7%)38 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years109 (2.4%)72 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years96 (2.1%)60 (7.0%)
75 to 79 Years49 (1.1%)41 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years34 (0.7%)56 (6.5%)
85 Years and over63 (1.4%)40 (4.7%)
Total4,604 (100.0%)859 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Leakesville

Median Family Size in Leakesville

The median family size in Leakesville is 3.71 persons per family, with single female/mother families (107 | 24.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (50 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Leakesville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple274 (63.6%)3.47
Single Male/Father50 (11.6%)1.98
Single Female/Mother107 (24.8%)5.14
Total Families431 (100.0%)3.71

Median Household Size in Leakesville

The median household size in Leakesville is 3.07 persons per household, with single female/mother households (107 | 18.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.42 persons per household. non-family households (153 | 26.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Leakesville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple274 (46.9%)3.47
Single Male/Father50 (8.6%)2.14
Single Female/Mother107 (18.3%)5.42
Non-family153 (26.2%)1.02
Total Households584 (100.0%)3.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in Leakesville

Out of a total of 584 households in Leakesville, 431 (73.8%) are family households, while 153 (26.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 202, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 149.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Leakesville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-149 (25.5%)
2-Person Households202 (34.6%)4 (0.7%)
3-Person Households125 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households30 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households41 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households13 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total431 (73.8%)153 (26.2%)

Female Fertility in Leakesville

Fertility by Age in Leakesville

Average fertility rate in Leakesville is 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Leakesville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)17.0
Total3 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leakesville

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Leakesville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Leakesville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Leakesville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (100.0%)65.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)10.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leakesville

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Leakesville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Income in Leakesville

Income Overview in Leakesville

Per Capita Income in Leakesville is $7,280, while median incomes of families and households are $62,835 and $49,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,463$7,280
Median Family Income431$62,835
Mean Family Income431$69,337
Median Household Income584$49,250
Mean Household Income584$61,583
Income Deficit431$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,46340.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,46359.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,4630.42

Earnings by Sex in Leakesville

Average Earnings in Leakesville are $29,837, $22,500 for men and $37,533 for women, a difference of 40.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Leakesville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male390 (59.0%)$22,500
Female271 (41.0%)$37,533
Total661 (100.0%)$29,837

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leakesville

The most common earnings brackets in Leakesville are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (60 | 15.4%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (46 | 17.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Leakesville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (5.9%)25 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99937 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49929 (7.4%)8 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (6.4%)17 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (6.9%)4 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)8 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99932 (8.2%)24 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (5.6%)11 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.3%)13 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (3.8%)8 (2.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (9.2%)6 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (2.1%)46 (17.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (0.8%)20 (7.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (3.3%)13 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (1.8%)3 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99960 (15.4%)15 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99927 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (1.8%)36 (13.3%)
$100,000+18 (4.6%)11 (4.1%)
Total390 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leakesville

Average earnings in Leakesville are $33,750 for men and $38,651 for women, a difference of 12.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,178, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $18,828. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,188, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,068.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Leakesville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$18,828$0
High School Diploma$33,375$38,882
College or Associate's Degree$63,178$36,406
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,750$38,651

Family Income in Leakesville

Family Income Brackets in Leakesville

According to the Leakesville family income data, there are 146 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Leakesville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000399.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999347.9%
$25,000 to $34,999399.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996815.8%
$50,000 to $74,99914633.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994811.1%
$100,000 to $149,999245.6%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+337.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leakesville

4-person families (23 | 5.3%) account for the highest median family income in Leakesville with $86,094 per family, while 2-person families (208 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $29,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Leakesville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families208 (48.3%)$58,000
3-Person Families126 (29.2%)$63,263
4-Person Families23 (5.3%)$86,094
5-Person Families45 (10.4%)$50,813
6-Person Families9 (2.1%)$0
7+ Person Families20 (4.6%)$0
Total431 (100.0%)$62,835

Family Income by Number of Earners in Leakesville

The median family income in Leakesville is $62,835, with families comprising 3+ earners (17) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (117) have the lowest median family income of $40,313, accounting for 3.9% and 27.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Leakesville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners117 (27.2%)$40,313
1 Earner217 (50.3%)$63,631
2 Earners80 (18.6%)$71,111
3+ Earners17 (3.9%)$250,001
Total431 (100.0%)$62,835

Household Income in Leakesville

Household Income Brackets in Leakesville

With 174 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Leakesville, accounting for 29.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Leakesville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000518.7%
$10,000 to $14,999172.9%
$15,000 to $24,999406.8%
$25,000 to $34,9996511.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912521.4%
$50,000 to $74,99917429.8%
$75,000 to $99,999559.4%
$100,000 to $149,999244.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+335.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Leakesville

The median household income in Leakesville is $49,250, with the highest median household income of $63,591 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 237 households (40.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 17 households (2.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Leakesville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17 (2.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years140 (24.0%)$37,697
45 to 64 Years237 (40.6%)$63,591
65+ Years190 (32.5%)$45,833
Total584 (100.0%)$49,250

Poverty in Leakesville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leakesville

With 27.1% poverty level for males and 23.7% for females among the residents of Leakesville, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 124 males (97.6%) and 30 females (78.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Leakesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (24.3%)30 (78.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (77.8%)
6 to 11 Years44 (67.7%)3 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years124 (97.6%)25 (45.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years13 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (2.2%)44 (60.3%)
35 to 44 Years13 (27.1%)23 (20.9%)
45 to 54 Years4 (3.9%)15 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years22 (34.4%)12 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)26 (19.7%)
75 Years and over5 (4.3%)5 (4.6%)
Total261 (27.1%)197 (23.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leakesville

According to the poverty statistics in Leakesville, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Leakesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years106 (75.7%)8 (21.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
6 to 11 Years21 (32.3%)26 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years3 (2.4%)30 (54.5%)
15 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years32 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years112 (89.6%)36 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years88 (97.8%)29 (39.7%)
35 to 44 Years35 (72.9%)87 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years99 (96.1%)120 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years42 (65.6%)64 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (100.0%)106 (80.3%)
75 Years and over110 (95.7%)103 (95.4%)
Total703 (72.9%)633 (76.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leakesville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Leakesville show that 3.3% or 9 of the total 274 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Leakesville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children199 (95.7%)9 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total265 (96.7%)9 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leakesville

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Leakesville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (74.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)52 (48.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leakesville

The poverty data for Leakesville shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 52 of the single-parent households (33.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Leakesville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (4.3%)2 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)23 (65.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (3.3%)52 (33.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Leakesville

Employment by Class of Employer in Leakesville

Among the 485 employed individuals in Leakesville, private company employees (284 | 58.6%), state government employees (107 | 22.1%), and local government employees (39 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Leakesville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28458.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)102.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)296.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations81.7%
Local Government Employees398.0%
State Government Employees10722.1%
Federal Government Employees81.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total485100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Leakesville

According to the labor force statistics for Leakesville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,957), 11.1% or 550 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.6% or 64 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 50.0% or 37 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.0% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Leakesville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years37 (50.0%)12 (32.4%)
20 to 24 Years37 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years91 (18.5%)30 (33.0%)
30 to 34 Years37 (7.3%)9 (24.3%)
35 to 44 Years125 (11.0%)3 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years113 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years32 (10.4%)9 (28.1%)
60 to 64 Years45 (11.5%)1 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years33 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total550 (11.1%)64 (11.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leakesville

According to labor force statistics for Leakesville, 11.3% of individuals (443) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,924) are in the labor force, with 11.7% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 36.3% or 62 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.5% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Leakesville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (1.0%)101 (7.7%)
High School Diploma178 (12.8%)257 (18.5%)
College / Associate Degree190 (18.0%)100 (9.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62 (36.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total443 (11.3%)459 (11.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Leakesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leakesville are Community & Social Service (80 | 16.5%), Education Instruction & Library (63 | 13.0%), Management (19 | 3.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (19 | 3.9%), and Business & Financial (17 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Leakesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Leakesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Leakesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
Business & Financial17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 22 (27.5%)58 (72.5%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (41.7%)84 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Leakesville are Healthcare Support (50 | 10.3%), Security & Protection (38 | 7.8%), Law Enforcement (38 | 7.8%), Personal Care & Service (30 | 6.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 4.9%).
Services Occupations in Leakesville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Leakesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Leakesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service16 (53.3%)14 (46.7%)
Total (Category)18 (12.5%)126 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Leakesville are Sales & Related (45 | 9.3%), and Office & Administration (19 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Leakesville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Leakesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9 (20.0%)36 (80.0%)
Office & Administration5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Total (Category)14 (21.9%)50 (78.1%)
Total (Overall)226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Leakesville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (61 | 12.6%), and Construction & Extraction (23 | 4.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Leakesville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Leakesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Leakesville are Material Moving (29 | 6.0%), Production (16 | 3.3%), and Transportation (5 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Leakesville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Leakesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Leakesville

Employment Industries in Leakesville

The major employment industries in Leakesville include Retail Trade (109 | 22.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79 | 16.3%), Educational Services (75 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (55 | 11.3%), and Construction (49 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Leakesville

Employment Industries by Sex in Leakesville

The Leakesville industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Leakesville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade73 (67.0%)36 (33.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services13 (17.3%)62 (82.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total226 (46.5%)260 (53.5%)

Education in Leakesville

School Enrollment in Leakesville

The most common levels of schooling among the 588 students in Leakesville are middle school (224 | 38.1%), college / undergraduate (191 | 32.5%), and high school (82 | 14.0%).
School Enrollment in Leakesville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten427.1%
Elementary School498.3%
Middle School22438.1%
High School8214.0%
College / Undergraduate19132.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total588100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leakesville

Out of a total of 588 students who are enrolled in schools in Leakesville, 148 (25.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 440 (74.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 88 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Leakesville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds199 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds20 (17.5%)94 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 Years and over46 (59.0%)32 (41.0%)
Total440 (74.8%)148 (25.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leakesville

Education (82 | 28.0%), business (64 | 21.8%), liberal arts & history (57 | 19.5%), physical & health sciences (40 | 13.7%), and engineering (20 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 293 individuals in Leakesville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Leakesville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10.3%
Physical & Health Sciences4013.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering206.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology31.0%
Business6421.8%
Education8228.0%
Literature & Languages155.1%
Liberal Arts & History5719.5%
Visual & Performing Arts20.7%
Communications93.1%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total293100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Leakesville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leakesville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Leakesville are males with 2 vehicles (133, accounting for 58.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (89, making up 51.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Leakesville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25 (11.1%)11 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle28 (12.4%)102 (39.4%)
2 Vehicles133 (58.9%)89 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles18 (8.0%)13 (5.0%)
4 Vehicles14 (6.2%)21 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (3.5%)23 (8.9%)
Total226 (100.0%)259 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Leakesville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Leakesville are 5 to 9 minutes (138 commuters, 28.7%), 90 or more minutes (95 commuters, 19.8%), and 60 to 89 minutes (64 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Leakesville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes367.5%
5 to 9 Minutes13828.7%
10 to 14 Minutes336.9%
15 to 19 Minutes214.4%
20 to 24 Minutes285.8%
25 to 29 Minutes30.6%
30 to 34 Minutes4810.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes153.1%
60 to 89 Minutes6413.3%
90 or more Minutes9519.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Leakesville

The most common commute times in Leakesville are 90 or more minutes (95 commuters, 42.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (116 commuters, 44.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Leakesville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (8.6%)17 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes22 (9.9%)116 (44.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (4.1%)24 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (1.8%)17 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1 (0.4%)27 (10.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (14.4%)16 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (5.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes37 (16.7%)27 (10.4%)
90 or more Minutes95 (42.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leakesville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Leakesville are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (69, 31.1%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (60, 23.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Leakesville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26 (11.7%)7 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (2.2%)60 (23.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM69 (31.1%)25 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (6.8%)46 (17.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (1.8%)27 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (0.4%)2 (0.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (2.2%)23 (8.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (8.6%)25 (9.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.3%)44 (17.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total222 (100.0%)259 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Leakesville

Occupancy by Ownership in Leakesville

Of the total 584 dwellings in Leakesville, owner-occupied units account for 304 (52.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 280 (47.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Leakesville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30452.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28047.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units584100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Leakesville

Occupancy by Household Size in Leakesville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14925.5%
2-Person Household20635.3%
3-Person Household12521.4%
4+ Person Household10417.8%
Total Housing Units584100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leakesville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Leakesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household52 (34.9%)97 (65.1%)
2-Person Household116 (56.3%)90 (43.7%)
3-Person Household56 (44.8%)69 (55.2%)
4+ Person Household80 (76.9%)24 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units304 (52.0%)280 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leakesville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Leakesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
High School Diploma62 (37.6%)103 (62.4%)
College/Associate Degree142 (46.6%)163 (53.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74 (94.9%)4 (5.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leakesville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Leakesville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6210.6%
35 to 44 Years9516.3%
45 to 54 Years17229.4%
55 to 64 Years6511.1%
65 to 74 Years528.9%
75 to 84 Years9115.6%
85 Years and Over478.1%
Total584100.0%

Housing Finances in Leakesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Leakesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Leakesville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied304 (52.0%)$52,250
Renter-Occupied280 (47.9%)$39,449
Average584 (100.0%)$49,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leakesville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Leakesville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (5.6%)2 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99911 (3.6%)21 (7.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (1.6%)12 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)22 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (13.2%)25 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (14.1%)82 (29.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999112 (36.8%)62 (22.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (5.3%)39 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (5.9%)15 (5.4%)
Total304 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leakesville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Leakesville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (14.5%)4 (1.4%)
$300 to $499131 (43.1%)8 (2.9%)
$500 to $79929 (9.5%)120 (42.9%)
$800 to $99925 (8.2%)22 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49949 (16.1%)8 (2.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49923 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total304 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Leakesville

Housing Structures in Leakesville

Housing Structures in Leakesville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached47581.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments91.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments132.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30.5%
10 or more Apartments447.5%
Mobile Home / Other406.9%
Total584100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leakesville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Leakesville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached302 (63.6%)173 (36.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2 (5.0%)38 (95.0%)
Total304 (52.0%)280 (47.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leakesville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Leakesville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)4 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (2.0%)56 (20.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms56 (18.4%)118 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms113 (37.2%)98 (35.0%)
8 or more Rooms129 (42.4%)4 (1.4%)
Total304 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leakesville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Leakesville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas108 (35.5%)16 (5.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.3%)8 (2.9%)
Electricity179 (58.9%)256 (91.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total304 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Leakesville

Household Vehicle Usage in Leakesville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle32 (10.5%)17 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle64 (21.0%)153 (54.6%)
2 Vehicles143 (47.0%)109 (38.9%)
3 or more Vehicles65 (21.4%)1 (0.4%)
Total304 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Leakesville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Leakesville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units201103
Median Property Value$112,800$121,600
Median Household Income$47,688$4
Monthly Housing Costs$388$0
Real Estate Taxes$547$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leakesville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Leakesville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99951 (25.4%)29 (28.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999122 (60.7%)69 (67.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (2.0%)5 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leakesville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Leakesville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00028 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (18.4%)9 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99957 (28.4%)6 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.0%)55 (53.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (2.5%)10 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more14 (7.0%)19 (18.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leakesville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Leakesville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x67 (33.3%)70,650 (68,592.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (11.0%)45 (43.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (6.5%)30 (29.1%)
4.0x or more87 (43.3%)19 (18.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leakesville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Leakesville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80078 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49927 (13.4%)20 (19.4%)
$800 to $1,4996 (3.0%)63 (61.2%)
Total201 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Leakesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leakesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leakesville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years189 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)
6 to 18 Years363 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years188 (89.9%)21 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years84 (73.7%)30 (26.3%)
35 to 44 Years116 (73.4%)42 (26.6%)
45 to 54 Years205 (86.1%)33 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years97 (69.3%)43 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,618 (90.2%)176 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leakesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Leakesville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born189 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen363 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen188 (89.9%)21 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leakesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Leakesville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000411 (92.4%)34 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999292 (93.6%)20 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999473 (96.7%)16 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (38.7%)87 (61.3%)
$100,000 and over387 (95.3%)19 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leakesville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Leakesville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6177 (90.3%)12 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years234 (64.5%)206 (56.8%)
19 to 25 Years25 (12.0%)163 (78.0%)
25 to 34 Years28 (24.6%)75 (65.8%)
35 to 44 Years2 (1.3%)114 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years73 (30.7%)178 (74.8%)
55 to 64 Years51 (36.4%)58 (41.4%)
65 to 74 Years153 (100.0%)82 (53.6%)
75 Years and over223 (100.0%)72 (32.3%)
Total966 (53.8%)960 (53.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leakesville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Leakesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years26 (12.1%)10 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years71 (33.0%)64 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (23.8%)73 (55.3%)
75 Years and over97 (84.4%)93 (86.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Leakesville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Leakesville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (23.7%)48 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (23.8%)15 (11.4%)
75 Years and over40 (34.8%)67 (62.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Leakesville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.6%)10 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.6%)33 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (16.7%)
75 Years and over51 (44.4%)23 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Leakesville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years26 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (8.4%)30 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (18.2%)
75 Years and over20 (17.4%)35 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Leakesville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.6%)8 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)34 (25.8%)
75 Years and over70 (60.9%)70 (64.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Leakesville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (28.7%)7 (6.5%)

Technology Access in Leakesville

Computing Device Access in Leakesville

Computing Device Access in Leakesville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30852.7%
Smartphone42472.6%
Tablet23139.6%
No Computing Device15226.0%
Total584100.0%

Internet Access in Leakesville

Internet Access in Leakesville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17630.1%
Cellular Data Only16828.8%
Satellite Internet8614.7%
No Internet15626.7%
Total584100.0%

Leakesville Summary

Leakesville, Mississippi is a small town located in Greene County, Mississippi. It is situated on the banks of the Leaf River and is home to approximately 1,000 people. The town was founded in 1820 and is the county seat of Greene County.

History

Leakesville was founded in 1820 by William Leake, a prominent planter and politician from Natchez, Mississippi. Leake named the town after himself and it quickly became a thriving center of commerce and industry. The town was incorporated in 1837 and was the first county seat of Greene County.
Leakesville was a major stop on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, which connected Mobile, Alabama to Columbus, Mississippi. The railroad brought many new businesses to the town, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a number of stores, hotels, and saloons.
During the Civil War, Leakesville was occupied by Union forces in 1863. The town was burned by Confederate forces in 1864, but was quickly rebuilt after the war.

Geography

Leakesville is located in the southeastern corner of Greene County, Mississippi. It is situated on the banks of the Leaf River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is located about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
The climate in Leakesville is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 50 inches of rain per year.

Economy

Leakesville’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce cotton, soybeans, corn, and other crops. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, stores, and service providers.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a wood products plant. The town is also home to a number of government offices, including the Greene County Courthouse.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Leakesville had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 19.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.2% from other races.
The median household income in Leakesville was $25,000, and the median family income was $30,000. The per capita income was $14,000. About 18.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Leakesville is served by the Greene County School District, which includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The town is also home to a number of churches, including Baptist, Methodist, and Pentecostal congregations.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Leakesville?
Total Population of Leakesville is 5,463.
What is the Total Male Population of Leakesville?
Total Male Population of Leakesville is 4,604.
What is the Total Female Population of Leakesville?
Total Female Population of Leakesville is 859.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Leakesville?
There are 535.97 Males per 100 Females in Leakesville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Leakesville?
There are 18.66 Females per 100 Males in Leakesville.
What is the Median Population Age in Leakesville?
Median Population Age in Leakesville is 42.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Leakesville
Average Family Size in Leakesville is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Leakesville
Average Household Size in Leakesville is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Leakesville?
Per Capita income in Leakesville is $7,280.
What is the Median Family Income in Leakesville?
Median Family Income in Leakesville is $62,835.
What is the Median Household income in Leakesville?
Median Household Income in Leakesville is $49,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Leakesville?
Income or Wage Gap in Leakesville is 40.1%.
Women in Leakesville earn 59.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Leakesville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Leakesville is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Leakesville?
There are 550 People in the Labor Forcein in Leakesville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Leakesville?
11.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Leakesville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Leakesville?
Unemployment Rate in Leakesville is 11.6%.