Leake County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Leake County
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Leake County Courthouse in Carthage
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Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Named for | Walter Leake |
| Seat | Carthage |
| Largest city | Carthage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 585 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
| • Land | 583 sq mi (1,510 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6 km2) 0.4% |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,275 |
| • Density | 36.37/sq mi (14.042/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
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. Its county seat is Carthage. The county is named for Walter Leake, the Governor of Mississippi from 1822 to 1825.
In 2010, the center of population of Mississippi was located in Leake County, near the town of Lena.
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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.
Major highways
Mississippi Highway 13
Mississippi Highway 16
Mississippi Highway 25
Mississippi Highway 35
Mississippi Highway 43- Natchez Trace Parkway
Adjacent counties
- Attala County (north)
- Neshoba County (east)
- Scott County (south)
- Madison County (west)
National protected area
- Natchez Trace Parkway (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,162 | — | |
| 1850 | 5,533 | 155.9% | |
| 1860 | 9,324 | 68.5% | |
| 1870 | 8,496 | −8.9% | |
| 1880 | 13,146 | 54.7% | |
| 1890 | 14,803 | 12.6% | |
| 1900 | 17,360 | 17.3% | |
| 1910 | 18,298 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 16,973 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 21,803 | 28.5% | |
| 1940 | 24,570 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 21,610 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 18,660 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 17,085 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 18,790 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 18,436 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 20,940 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 23,805 | 13.7% | |
| 2020 | 21,275 | −10.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 21,258 | −10.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 10,069 | 47.33% |
| Black or African American | 8,189 | 38.49% |
| Native American | 1,297 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.37% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 407 | 1.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,230 | 5.78% |
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).
Education
The Leake County School District is the sole school district of the county. 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.
East Central Community College is the area community college, including Carthage Career Advancement Center in Leake County.
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.
| School | Total Students | White Students | Black Students | Hispanic Students | Note |
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| Leake County | 24,000 | 56% | 37% | 2% | 2010 Census |
| Leake Academy (private) | 578 | 571 (99%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (>1%) | |
| Leake Central High School (public) | 562 | 132 (20%) | 373 (66%) | 57 (10%) |
Communities
City
- Carthage (county seat)
Towns
- Lena
- Sebastopol (mostly in Scott County)
- Walnut Grove
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Leake (Misisipi) para niños
