Mississippi Counties by Population (2026)
2026 Pop.
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
218,402
206,891
199,691
161,351
148,676
82 Counties
| County | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 218,402 | 574 | 380 | 4.58% |
| Hinds County | 206,891 | 870 | 238 | -8.77% |
| DeSoto County | 199,691 | 476 | 420 | 7.29% |
| Rankin County | 161,351 | 775 | 208 | 2.66% |
| Jackson County | 148,676 | 723 | 206 | 3.7% |
| Madison County | 116,605 | 714 | 163 | 6.73% |
| Lee County | 83,250 | 450 | 185 | -0.08% |
| Forrest County | 78,441 | 466 | 168 | 0.29% |
| Lauderdale County | 69,962 | 704 | 99 | -3.73% |
| Lamar County | 67,788 | 497 | 136 | 5.27% |
| Jones County | 65,229 | 695 | 94 | -2.89% |
| Lafayette County | 60,729 | 632 | 96 | 8.61% |
| Pearl River County | 60,694 | 811 | 75 | 7.98% |
| Lowndes County | 56,892 | 505 | 113 | -3.22% |
| Oktibbeha County | 52,453 | 458 | 115 | 1.45% |
| Hancock County | 47,154 | 474 | 99 | 2.22% |
| Warren County | 41,669 | 589 | 71 | -6.47% |
| Washington County | 39,739 | 724 | 55 | -10.99% |
| Pike County | 38,398 | 409 | 94 | -4.47% |
| Lincoln County | 35,238 | 586 | 60 | 1.13% |
| Marshall County | 34,762 | 706 | 49 | 2.9% |
| Alcorn County | 34,592 | 400 | 86 | -0.4% |
| Monroe County | 33,177 | 765 | 43 | -2.81% |
| Panola County | 32,990 | 685 | 48 | -0.54% |
| Pontotoc County | 32,520 | 498 | 65 | 4.25% |
| Neshoba County | 29,103 | 570 | 51 | 0.34% |
| Tate County | 28,875 | 405 | 71 | 2.69% |
| Union County | 28,539 | 416 | 69 | 2.61% |
| Adams County | 28,314 | 462 | 61 | -3.78% |
| Scott County | 27,760 | 609 | 46 | -0.78% |
| Bolivar County | 27,485 | 877 | 31 | -10.89% |
| Copiah County | 27,134 | 777 | 35 | -4.02% |
| George County | 26,462 | 479 | 55 | 8.6% |
| Prentiss County | 25,847 | 415 | 62 | 3.5% |
| Simpson County | 25,485 | 589 | 43 | -1.56% |
| Leflore County | 25,281 | 594 | 43 | -10.8% |
| Itawamba County | 24,316 | 533 | 46 | 1.89% |
| Marion County | 23,758 | 542 | 44 | -2.54% |
| Leake County | 21,714 | 583 | 37 | 2.18% |
| Tippah County | 21,515 | 458 | 47 | -1.02% |
| Sunflower County | 21,207 | 698 | 30 | -17.49% |
| Newton County | 21,107 | 578 | 37 | -0.69% |
| Stone County | 20,699 | 445 | 47 | 12.93% |
| Grenada County | 20,587 | 422 | 49 | -4.59% |
| Yazoo County | 19,866 | 922 | 22 | -25.51% |
| Coahoma County | 19,809 | 553 | 36 | -6.68% |
| Wayne County | 19,761 | 811 | 24 | -0.23% |
| Tishomingo County | 18,611 | 424 | 44 | -1.29% |
| Clay County | 18,109 | 410 | 44 | -2.75% |
| Covington County | 18,005 | 414 | 43 | -1.62% |
| Winston County | 17,302 | 607 | 29 | -2.17% |
| Attala County | 16,974 | 735 | 23 | -4.73% |
| Chickasaw County | 16,646 | 502 | 33 | -2.56% |
| Jasper County | 15,457 | 676 | 23 | -5.47% |
| Holmes County | 15,008 | 757 | 20 | -11.07% |
| Clarke County | 14,985 | 692 | 22 | -3.61% |
| Smith County | 13,937 | 636 | 22 | -1.89% |
| Walthall County | 13,847 | 404 | 34 | -0.19% |
| Greene County | 13,775 | 713 | 19 | 1.82% |
| Calhoun County | 12,730 | 587 | 22 | -3.68% |
| Yalobusha County | 12,636 | 467 | 27 | 1.61% |
| Amite County | 12,405 | 730 | 17 | -2.34% |
| Lawrence County | 11,580 | 431 | 27 | -3.37% |
| Perry County | 11,352 | 647 | 18 | -0.93% |
| Jefferson Davis County | 11,183 | 408 | 27 | -0.81% |
| Webster County | 10,139 | 421 | 24 | 2.37% |
| Tallahatchie County | 9,729 | 646 | 15 | -23.07% |
| Noxubee County | 9,599 | 695 | 14 | -6.13% |
| Montgomery County | 9,103 | 407 | 22 | -7.05% |
| Carroll County | 9,070 | 628 | 14 | -8.75% |
| Tunica County | 8,711 | 454 | 19 | -10.51% |
| Kemper County | 8,446 | 766 | 11 | -5.76% |
| Choctaw County | 8,129 | 418 | 19 | -0.95% |
| Benton County | 7,716 | 407 | 19 | 0.61% |
| Claiborne County | 7,516 | 487 | 15 | -17.37% |
| Wilkinson County | 7,484 | 678 | 11 | -12.2% |
| Franklin County | 7,296 | 564 | 13 | -4.76% |
| Humphreys County | 6,929 | 419 | 17 | -10.42% |
| Jefferson County | 6,752 | 520 | 13 | -6.8% |
| Quitman County | 5,442 | 405 | 13 | -11.56% |
| Sharkey County | 2,946 | 432 | 7 | -21.94% |
| Issaquena County | 1,325 | 413 | 3 | 0% |
Overview of Mississippi Counties
There are 82 counties in Mississippi.
Harrison County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 218,402. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.05% 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 : 206,891
- DeSoto County : 199,691
Mississippi Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Mississippi is Issaquena County , with a population of just 1,325. This total represents a increase of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Sharkey County : 2,946
- Quitman County : 5,442
- Jefferson County : 6,752
Mississippi Counties with Rapid Growth
Stone County , with its current population of 20,699, 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 19,866 current residents totalling 0.3% 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)