Leake County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Leake County, Mississippi
Leake County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
21,319
Median Age
40.3
Male Median
39.8
Female Median
40.6
Leake County, Mississippi Population Growth

Leake County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.5%%.
-9.5%% Growth
Leake County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Leake County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.3 | 21,319 |
| 2023 | 40.0 | 21,288 |
| 2022 | 40.5 | 21,335 |
| 2021 | 37.9 | 21,452 |
| 2020 | 37.7 | 22,791 |
| 2019 | 36.9 | 22,792 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 22,870 |
| 2017 | 35.8 | 22,936 |
| 2016 | 35.5 | 23,011 |
| 2015 | 34.8 | 23,153 |
| 2014 | 34.4 | 23,368 |
| 2013 | 33.5 | 23,519 |
| 2012 | 32.7 | 23,563 |
| 2011 | 32.7 | 23,634 |
| 2010 | 32.9 | 23,547 |
Leake County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.7% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 10.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 18.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Leake County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Leake County, Mississippi
The median age in Leake County, Mississippi is 40.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Leake County, Mississippi is 21,319.
In Leake County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Leake County, Mississippi is aging.