Leland, MS Demographics
A map of Leland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 2,847 | 71.4% |
White | 990 | 24.8% |
Multiracial | 95 | 2.4% |
Hispanic | 36 | 0.9% |
Asian | 17 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.1% |
Leland, Mississippi had a population of 3,988 in 2020. It was 24.8% White, 71.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Leland's White Population
990 residents of Leland identify as White, or 24.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Leland considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #327 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more White than neighboring Elizabeth (18.1% White), Metcalfe (1.8% White), Arcola (11.5% White), and Greenville (16.2% White). Leland is less White than neighboring Stoneville (59% White).
Leland's Black Population
2,847 residents of Leland identify as Black, or 71.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leland considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more Black than neighboring Stoneville (33.3% Black). Leland is less Black than neighboring Elizabeth (75.6% Black), Metcalfe (94.7% Black), Arcola (86.8% Black), and Greenville (80.2% Black).
Leland's Asian Population
17 residents of Leland identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Asian), Stoneville (0% Asian), Metcalfe (0% Asian), and Arcola (0.3% Asian). Leland is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (0.9% Asian).
Leland's Hispanic Population
36 residents of Leland identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more Hispanic than neighboring Metcalfe (0.7% Hispanic), and Arcola (0.3% Hispanic). Leland is less Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (3.1% Hispanic), and Stoneville (5.1% Hispanic).
Leland's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Leland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Leland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #304 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), Stoneville (0% Native American/Other), Metcalfe (0% Native American/Other), and Arcola (0% Native American/Other). Leland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.3% Native American/Other).
Leland's Multiracial Population
95 residents of Leland identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Leland is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Leland is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcola (1% Multiracial), and Greenville (1.5% Multiracial). Leland is less Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (3.1% Multiracial), Stoneville (2.6% Multiracial), and Metcalfe (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.