Leake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 20,940 people, with a population density of about 35.92 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 583.00 square miles (1,510.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Carthage, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Carthage.
Geographically, Leake County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Standing Pine 430 ft and its lowest point at Carthage 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.