Leake County, Mississippi

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Leake County
Leake County Courthouse.jpg
Leake County Courthouse in Carthage
Map of Mississippi highlighting Leake County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°45′N89°31′W / 32.75°N 89.52°W / 32.75; -89.52
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Mississippi.svg  Mississippi
Founded1833
Named for Walter Leake
Seat Carthage
Largest cityCarthage
Area
  Total585 sq mi (1,520 km2)
  Land583 sq mi (1,510 km2)
  Water2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total21,275
  Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.leakecountyms.org

Leake County is a county in the center of the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,275. [1] Its county seat is Carthage. [2] The county is named for Walter Leake, the Governor of Mississippi from 1822 to 1825. [3]

Contents

In 2010, the center of population of Mississippi was located in Leake County, near the town of Lena. [4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 585 square miles (1,520 km2), of which 583 square miles (1,510 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) (0.4%) is water. [5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1840 2,162
1850 5,533155.9%
1860 9,32468.5%
1870 8,496−8.9%
1880 13,14654.7%
1890 14,80312.6%
1900 17,36017.3%
1910 18,2985.4%
1920 16,973−7.2%
1930 21,80328.5%
1940 24,57012.7%
1950 21,610−12.0%
1960 18,660−13.7%
1970 17,085−8.4%
1980 18,79010.0%
1990 18,436−1.9%
2000 20,94013.6%
2010 23,80513.7%
2020 21,275−10.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790-1960 [7] 1900-1990 [8]
1990-2000 [9] 2010-2013 [10]

2020 census

Leake County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White 10,06947.33%
Black or African American 8,18938.49%
Native American 1,2976.1%
Asian 780.37%
Pacific Islander 50.02%
Other/Mixed 4071.91%
Hispanic or Latino 1,2305.78%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 21,275 people, 8,105 households, and 5,591 families residing in the county.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,805 people living in the county. 49.5% were White, 40.6% Black or African American, 6.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.8% of some other race and 0.8% of two or more races. 4.3% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

2000 census

As of the census [12] of 2000, there were 20,940 people, 7,611 households, and 5,563 families living in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile (14 people/km2). There were 8,585 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 56.14% White, 37.42% Black or African American, 4.56% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,611 households, out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.20% were married couples living together, 16.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.90% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.90% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,055, and the median income for a family was $32,147. Males had a median income of $27,367 versus $18,307 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,365. About 18.10% of families and 23.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.90% of those under age 18 and 23.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The county is quite rural, with Carthage the only city and three towns.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections contracted for development of the Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility, which opened in 2001 in the town of Walnut Grove. [13] The facility was operated by the private Management and Training Corporation (MTC). [14]

By 2006, the Town of Walnut Grove annexed the land of the prison, resulting in an apparent increase in population, which was chiefly associated with prisoners. [15] MTC was repeatedly cited for problems with poor treatment of prisoners, and abuses within the facility. The state closed it in 2016. [16]

Education

The Leake County School District is the sole school district of the county. [17] It includes Leake Central High School.

Choctaw Tribal School System has two tribal schools in the county: Red Water Elementary School and Standing Pine Elementary School. [18] [19]

East Central Community College is the area community college, including Carthage Career Advancement Center in Leake County.[ citation needed ]

Racial segregation

Most white students attend private schools while black and Hispanic children attend the local public schools. Although, children of all races have the same opportunity to private school as well.[ citation needed ]

SchoolTotal StudentsWhite StudentsBlack StudentsHispanic StudentsNote
Leake County24,00056%37%2%2010 Census
Leake Academy (private)578571 (99%)0 (0%)3 (>1%) [20]
Leake Central High School (public)562132 (20%)373 (66%)57 (10%)

Politics

United States presidential election results for Leake County, Mississippi [21]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 5,22856.83%3,89742.36%750.82%
2016 4,78256.60%3,58442.42%830.98%
2012 4,86354.14%4,07945.41%410.46%
2008 5,14855.01%4,15144.35%600.64%
2004 4,96260.41%3,21239.10%400.49%
2000 4,11459.18%2,79340.18%450.65%
1996 3,01747.60%2,90245.79%4196.61%
1992 3,94350.64%3,33342.81%5106.55%
1988 4,16859.86%2,78740.03%80.11%
1984 4,66362.04%2,84537.85%80.11%
1980 3,62446.83%4,03352.12%811.05%
1976 2,95245.36%3,41552.47%1412.17%
1972 4,21779.13%1,05319.76%591.11%
1968 4537.17%1,29520.50%4,56872.32%
1964 4,34396.23%1703.77%00.00%
1960 2868.80%95329.32%2,01161.88%
1956 2207.34%2,47582.53%30410.14%
1952 60318.44%2,66781.56%00.00%
1948 120.46%1806.97%2,39292.57%
1944 240.85%2,80099.15%00.00%
1940 170.60%2,80299.26%40.14%
1936 80.31%2,56699.30%100.39%
1932 140.73%1,90398.81%90.47%
1928 21211.12%1,69588.88%00.00%
1924 483.68%1,25596.32%00.00%
1920 1219.85%1,08288.11%252.04%
1916 312.08%1,43496.05%281.88%
1912 111.05%91086.91%12612.03%

Communities

City

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

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