Mississippi Counties by Population (2025)
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
216,066
209,433
197,781
160,962
147,839
82 Counties
| County | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 216,066 | 574 | 376 | 3.46% |
| Hinds County | 209,433 | 870 | 241 | -7.65% |
| DeSoto County | 197,781 | 476 | 416 | 6.26% |
| Rankin County | 160,962 | 775 | 208 | 2.41% |
| Jackson County | 147,839 | 723 | 204 | 3.11% |
| Madison County | 115,426 | 714 | 162 | 5.65% |
| Lee County | 83,131 | 450 | 185 | -0.23% |
| Forrest County | 78,438 | 466 | 168 | 0.29% |
| Lauderdale County | 70,275 | 704 | 100 | -3.3% |
| Lamar County | 67,261 | 497 | 135 | 4.45% |
| Jones County | 65,533 | 695 | 94 | -2.44% |
| Lafayette County | 60,286 | 632 | 95 | 7.82% |
| Pearl River County | 59,862 | 811 | 74 | 6.5% |
| Lowndes County | 57,051 | 505 | 113 | -2.95% |
| Oktibbeha County | 52,209 | 458 | 114 | 0.97% |
| Hancock County | 46,823 | 474 | 99 | 1.5% |
| Warren County | 41,887 | 589 | 71 | -5.98% |
| Washington County | 40,460 | 724 | 56 | -9.38% |
| Pike County | 38,689 | 409 | 95 | -3.74% |
| Lincoln County | 35,097 | 586 | 60 | 0.73% |
| Marshall County | 34,568 | 706 | 49 | 2.32% |
| Alcorn County | 34,410 | 400 | 86 | -0.93% |
| Monroe County | 33,330 | 765 | 44 | -2.36% |
| Panola County | 32,877 | 685 | 48 | -0.88% |
| Pontotoc County | 32,267 | 498 | 65 | 3.44% |
| Neshoba County | 29,038 | 570 | 51 | 0.12% |
| Tate County | 28,713 | 405 | 71 | 2.11% |
| Adams County | 28,494 | 462 | 62 | -3.17% |
| Union County | 28,451 | 416 | 68 | 2.29% |
| Bolivar County | 27,940 | 877 | 32 | -9.41% |
| Scott County | 27,713 | 609 | 46 | -0.94% |
| Copiah County | 27,335 | 777 | 35 | -3.31% |
| George County | 26,171 | 479 | 55 | 7.4% |
| Leflore County | 25,719 | 594 | 43 | -9.25% |
| Prentiss County | 25,668 | 415 | 62 | 2.78% |
| Simpson County | 25,541 | 589 | 43 | -1.35% |
| Itawamba County | 24,257 | 533 | 46 | 1.64% |
| Marion County | 23,883 | 542 | 44 | -2.02% |
| Sunflower County | 22,118 | 698 | 32 | -13.94% |
| Leake County | 21,588 | 583 | 37 | 1.59% |
| Tippah County | 21,469 | 458 | 47 | -1.23% |
| Yazoo County | 21,445 | 922 | 23 | -19.59% |
| Newton County | 21,085 | 578 | 36 | -0.8% |
| Grenada County | 20,759 | 422 | 49 | -3.79% |
| Stone County | 20,134 | 445 | 45 | 9.85% |
| Coahoma County | 19,957 | 553 | 36 | -5.99% |
| Wayne County | 19,755 | 811 | 24 | -0.26% |
| Tishomingo County | 18,582 | 424 | 44 | -1.44% |
| Clay County | 18,161 | 410 | 44 | -2.47% |
| Covington County | 18,010 | 414 | 44 | -1.59% |
| Winston County | 17,360 | 607 | 29 | -1.84% |
| Attala County | 17,098 | 735 | 23 | -4.04% |
| Chickasaw County | 16,710 | 502 | 33 | -2.18% |
| Jasper County | 15,628 | 676 | 23 | -4.43% |
| Holmes County | 15,284 | 757 | 20 | -9.43% |
| Clarke County | 15,070 | 692 | 22 | -3.07% |
| Smith County | 13,994 | 636 | 22 | -1.49% |
| Walthall County | 13,843 | 404 | 34 | -0.22% |
| Greene County | 13,725 | 713 | 19 | 1.45% |
| Calhoun County | 12,742 | 587 | 22 | -3.59% |
| Yalobusha County | 12,547 | 467 | 27 | 0.89% |
| Amite County | 12,428 | 730 | 17 | -2.16% |
| Lawrence County | 11,626 | 431 | 27 | -2.99% |
| Perry County | 11,379 | 647 | 18 | -0.7% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 11,121 | 408 | 27 | -1.36% |
| Tallahatchie County | 10,325 | 646 | 16 | -18.36% |
| Webster County | 10,089 | 421 | 24 | 1.87% |
| Noxubee County | 9,712 | 695 | 14 | -5.03% |
| Montgomery County | 9,257 | 407 | 23 | -5.47% |
| Carroll County | 9,224 | 628 | 15 | -7.2% |
| Tunica County | 8,934 | 454 | 20 | -8.22% |
| Kemper County | 8,504 | 766 | 11 | -5.11% |
| Choctaw County | 8,110 | 418 | 19 | -1.18% |
| Claiborne County | 7,819 | 487 | 16 | -14.04% |
| Wilkinson County | 7,652 | 678 | 11 | -10.23% |
| Benton County | 7,641 | 407 | 19 | -0.37% |
| Franklin County | 7,406 | 564 | 13 | -3.33% |
| Humphreys County | 7,025 | 419 | 17 | -9.18% |
| Jefferson County | 6,826 | 520 | 13 | -5.78% |
| Quitman County | 5,492 | 405 | 14 | -10.74% |
| Sharkey County | 3,090 | 432 | 7 | -18.12% |
| Issaquena County | 1,310 | 413 | 3 | -1.13% |
Overview of Mississippi Counties
There are 82 counties in Mississippi.
Harrison County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 216,066. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.03% since the previous census.
A number of other Mississippi counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Harrison County:
- Hinds County : 209,433
- DeSoto County : 197,781
Mississippi Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Mississippi is Issaquena County , with a population of just 1,310. This total represents a decrease of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Sharkey County : 3,090
- Quitman County : 5,492
- Jefferson County : 6,826
Mississippi Counties with Rapid Growth
Stone County , with its current population of 20,134, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.1% since the last census.
On the other hand, Yazoo County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 21,445 current residents totalling 0.2% less than the previous census.
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)