Leaf, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Leaf, Mississippi had a total population of 61, the 407th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Leaf Quick Facts
How Leaf Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20 | 61 | +205.0% |
How Leaf Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Leaf Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leakesville | 4,959 | $68,428 | 20.4% | $114,300 |
| McLain | 416 | $29,268 | 8.4% | $64,300 |
Cities Similar to Leaf
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate Springs | 62 | $65,000 | $92,500 | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| Bolivar | 59 | N/A | N/A | 39.5% | 0.0% |
| Fernwood | 57 | $91,125 | $445,000 | 79.0% | 21.1% |
| Learned | 72 | $78,750 | $158,300 | 51.7% | 2.8% |
| Tillatoba | 79 | $81,932 | $87,700 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 61, Leaf's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Leaf is a small community located in Mississippi, within Greene County. The total population is 61. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leaf is 31.2 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Leaf has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Leaf. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Leaf, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Leaf was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Leaf, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leaf, Mississippi?
Leaf, Mississippi has a population of 61 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Leaf, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Leaf — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Leaf, MS?
The ACS sample for Leaf recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Leaf, Mississippi?
Leaf's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Leaf, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Leaf — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Leaf, Mississippi?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Leaf hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.