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Mississippi

Statehood Year:
1817
Capital:
Jackson
Largest Cities:
Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven
Abbreviation:
MS

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.

2,942,920
Total Population
61
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank
-120 0%
Annual Population Growth

Mississippi Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Mississippi County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)