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Population (year 2000): 1,026. Estimated population in July 2006: 997 (-2.8% change)
 

Males: 428  (41.7%)
Females: 598  (58.3%)

Greene County

Median resident age:  45.7 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39451.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $26,500 (it was $26,731 in 2000)
Leakesville  $26,500
Mississippi:  $32,938

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $63,100 (it was $61,800 in 2000)
Leakesville  $63,100
Mississippi:  $82,700

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Races in Leakesville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (79.3%)
  • Black (19.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)

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Ancestries: United States (28.1%), English (5.3%), Irish (3.3%), Scottish (3.1%), German (3.0%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 100 feet

Land area: 1.58 square miles.

Population density: 632 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Leakesville

  • High school or higher: 75.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Leakesville town

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 16.7%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research there were 38 registered sex offenders living in Leakesville, Mississippi in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Leakesville to the number of sex offenders is 26 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Leakesville:  0.6% ($363)
Mississippi:  0.6% ($425)
Leakesville satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tanner-Williams, AL (40.4 miles , pop. 59,443).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (131.7 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (478.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Lucedale, MS (16.4 miles ), McLain, MS (18.7 miles ), Fruitdale, AL (18.7 miles ), State Line, MS (20.4 miles ), Citronelle, AL (21.8 miles ), Beaumont, MS (25.2 miles ), Richton, MS (29.6 miles ), Chatom, AL (30.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $238,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 31.15 N, Longitude: 88.56 W


113 people in nursing homes

Area code: 601

Leakesville household income distribution Leakesville home values distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: -110 (-9.7%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (22%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Public administration (16%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4%)


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Crime in Leakesville by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Thefts 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Auto thefts 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 239.8) 0.00.00.00.00.00.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.00
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Leakesville, Mississippi

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Leakesville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.0 miles away from the Leakesville town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/19/1980, a category 3 tornado 14.8 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Leakesville topographic map
Hospitals/medical centers near Leakesville:
  • GEORGE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; LUCEDALE, MS)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY INFIRMARY (about 30 miles; CHATOM, AL)
  • PERRY COUNTY GENERAL HOSP (about 33 miles; RICHTON, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Leakesville, MS

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Leakesville:
  • MOBILE REGIONAL (about 40 miles; MOBILE, AL; ID: MOB)
  • TRENT LOTT INTERNATIONAL (about 49 miles; PASCAGOULA, MS; ID: PQL)
  • MOBILE DOWNTOWN (about 51 miles; MOBILE, AL; ID: BFM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Leakesville:
  • RICHTON-PERRY COUNTY (about 29 miles; RICHTON, MS; ID: M59)
  • ROY WILCOX (about 33 miles; CHATOM, AL; ID: 5R1)
  • WAYNESBORO MUNI (about 34 miles; WAYNESBORO, MS; ID: 2R0)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leakesville:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (about 42 miles; MOBILE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 9,082)
  • BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,758)
  • MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; PERKINSTON, MS; FT enrollment: 6,329)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (about 52 miles; HATTIESBURG, MS; FT enrollment: 12,541)
  • JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 55 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 4,072)
  • JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,050)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA-BALDWIN (about 66 miles; FAIRHOPE, AL; FT enrollment: 5,582)
Public high schools in Leakesville:
  • GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 514; Location: 4336 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • GREENE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL (Location: 173 VO-TECH ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Leakesville:
  • LEAKESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 481; Location: 175 ANNEX ROAD; Grades: PK - 04)
  • LEAKESVILLE JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 380; Location: 620 MAIN STREET; Grades: 05 - 08)

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Churches in Leakesville include: Leakesville Methodist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Magnolia Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Green Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Grand Avenue Inn (817 Grand Avenue).

Courts: Greene Co Justice Court (407 Greene Avenue), Greene County - Justice Court Office (407 Greene Avenue).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.4%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  21.5%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  11.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Leakesville compared to Mississippi state average:

Leakesville, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Leakesville (2007 data):
  • First National Bank of Lucedale: Leakesville Branch at St. Frances Street, branch established on 1981-06-08. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $82.2 mil, Deposits: $73.3 mil, headquarters in Lucedale, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Of Mississippi, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • First State Bank: Leakesville Branch at 313 Lafayette Street, branch established on 1903-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $348.6 mil, Deposits: $295.0 mil, headquarters in Waynesboro, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: First State Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Leakesville travel time to work


Leakesville mode of transportation to work chart



Most commonly used house heating fuel:



Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$1,902$22,8240$0
Water Supply 1$1,902$22,8240$0
Streets and Highways 3$5,604$22,4160$0
Financial Administration 3$12,177$48,7080$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,633
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$1,000
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,413$33,6522$2,500
Totals for Government 11$29,997$32,72411$7,133



5.42% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,831 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.42%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from George County, MS  0.89% ($26,207 average AGI)
from Mobile County, AL  0.52% ($28,529)
from Forrest County, MS  0.46% ($25,133)


5.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,963 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.71%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mobile County, AL  0.67% ($30,636 average AGI)
to Forrest County, MS  0.61% ($27,800)
to George County, MS  0.58% ($28,211)


Strongest AM radio stations in Leakesville:
  • WRBE (1440 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLPR (960 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBCA (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WTNI (1640 AM; 10 kW; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leakesville:
  • WQUA (102.1 FM; CITRONELLE, AL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WXAB (96.9 FM; MCLAIN, MS; Owner: TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAH-FM (90.3 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WZKX (107.9 FM; BAY ST. LOUIS, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNSL (100.3 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOSM (103.1 FM; OCEAN SPRINGS, MS; Owner: CHARLES H. COOPER)
  • WRBE-FM (106.9 FM; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)
  • WZNF (95.3 FM; LUMBERTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WXHB (96.5 FM; RICHTON, MS; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTERS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Leakesville:
  • WMAH-TV (Channel 19; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • WKRG-TV (Channel 5; MOBILE, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLOX (Channel 13; BILOXI, MS; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)

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