Mississippi is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Mississippi Delta, Gulf Coast, and antebellum heritage. It has a population of 2,942,920, making it the 36th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Jackson. Mississippi has a growing manufacturing sector with strong agricultural base.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mississippi includes 56.31% White, 36.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,661,873 | 56.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,090,781 | 36.96% |
| Two or more races | 106,174 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 49,104 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 28,918 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 13,181 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,411 | 0.05% |
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Mississippi's average per capita income is $41,331. Household income levels show a median of $54,915. The poverty rate stands at 19.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,204 | $112,661 |
| Families | $70,821 | $92,303 |
| Households | $54,915 | $76,995 |
| Non Families | $30,138 | $44,887 |
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Mississippi’s population shows stark regional contrasts, with growth concentrated in suburban and coastal areas while rural counties face significant losses. Harrison County leads with 211,000 residents, while DeSoto County, a Memphis suburb, has grown 6.1% to reach 197,000 residents. The Jackson metro area shows dramatic differences: Hinds County has lost 7.6% of its population while neighboring Madison County has grown 5.2%. Rural counties, particularly in the Delta region, face severe population losses, with Sharkey County declining 18.2% and Quitman County down 14.1%.
