Leake County, Mississippi
Leake County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Leake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,805 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,741 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carthage. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Leake County at a glance
Leake County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
WigginsPopulation 4,524
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Leake County
| Population | 22,741 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1516 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7535,-89.5241 |
| Named for | Walter Leake |
| Altitude | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Capital | Carthage |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:54:36 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Leake County is located at 32°45'13"N 89°31'27"W (32.7535300, -89.5240600). It has 3 neighbors: Attala County, Neshoba County and Scott County.
Leake County map
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The largest city of Leake County is Wiggins with a population of 4,524. Other cities include and Lena population 134. See all Leake County cities & populated places.
Leake County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leake County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wiggins | 4,524 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Lena | 134 | Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Leake County
Official Website- Carthage
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leake County decreased by 4.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,805 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,256 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,195 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,267 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,181 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,777 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,789 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,819 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,791 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,786 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,741 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Leake County (4)
People born in Leake County, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Van T. Barfoot, football player Bill Stribling, historian Donald Rawson, .
More notable people
- Ferr Smith he was born in 10/09/1941
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |