Leakesville, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Leakesville

Pineola / Lambert Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Leakesville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.6%

Households with Children

32.5%

School Enrollment K-12

275

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.8%
School Age (5-17): 6.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.6%
Working Age (35-54): 38.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 25.7%
High School / GED: 39.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.5%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 44.1%
Living Alone: 23.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 48.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 55.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 44.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 77.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.5%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 0.9%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 88.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources