Leakesville, Mississippi
Leakesville: Human settlement in Greene County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Leakesville is a city located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 898 and a population density of 218 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 868 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Leakesville
| Population : | 868 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Greene County |
| Postal code : | 39451 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 4.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Capital city : | Leakesville is capital of Greene County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:19:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Leakesville is located at 31°9'21"N 88°33'28"W (31.1557400, -88.5578000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Leakesville decreased by 3.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 898 | - | census |
| 2011 | 934 | 3.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 930 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 922 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 926 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 918 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 911 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 897 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 899 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 894 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 868 | -3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,265 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,238 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,388 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,238 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.8% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 175 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
Leakesville zip code is 39451.
County name: Greene, County
fips: 28041
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $362,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,260 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $838 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,014 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,351 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,273 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $680 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $136,331 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $64,090 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 917 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 467 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 323 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 841 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 858 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,257.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.47 |
Other Places in Leakesville
1 Leakesville Town Hall
301-A Lafayette Ave, Leakesville, MS 39451 ➦ Show Map
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Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Leakesville, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| MOG | Mobile Bus Station | 2545 Government Blvd. | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Leakesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Leakesvill Post Office | Leakesville (MS) | 39451 |
Other cities in Greene County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| State Line | 545 | Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America |
| McLain | 430 | Human settlement in Greene County, Mississippi, United States of America |
