Leake County, Mississippi

Leake County
Leake County Courthouse in Carthage
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°45′N 89°31′W / 32.75°N 89.52°W / 32.75; -89.52
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1833
Named forWalter Leake
SeatCarthage
Largest cityCarthage
Area
 • Total585 sq mi (1,520 km2)
 • Land583 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Water2.5 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,275
 • Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.leakecountyms.org

Leake County is a county found in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 21,275 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Carthage.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Leake County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.