Demographics & People — Leland, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,864 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,738 |
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| Family Households | 1,021 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3893 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 943 |
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| Black or African American | 2,791 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,776 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 479 |
| American | 404 |
| English | 231 |
| Irish | 159 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| German | 115 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 105 |
| Italian | 78 |
| British | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 3,476 |
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| Spanish | 78 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,567 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 147 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,079 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Leland, Mississippi.
