Mississippi, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 2,966,786 inhabitants. The state was created 206 years ago in 1817. Its capital city is Jackson.
There are more than 100 city/town in Mississippi, . The largest city of Mississippi is Jackson with a population of 157,821. Other cities include, Gulfport population 71,438, West Gulfport population 71,329, Auburn population 60,258, Southaven population 56,644
West Gulfport, A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Known for its southern hospitality, deep musical roots, and culinary treasures, Mississippi offers charming small towns and cultural hubs within its 48,000 square miles. With a population around 3 million, top destinations in Mississippi include:
Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.">Jackson - The state capital and largest city, Jackson is filled with civil rights history from the home of Medgar Evers to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Its arts scene and food shine at the Mississippi Museum of Art and Farish Street.
Natchez - On a bluff above the Mississippi River, historic Natchez flaunts beautiful antebellum mansions and southern culture through events like the pilgrimage tours in the spring.
Oxford - A thriving music, literary, and college town, Oxford is home to the University of Mississippi and its lively Square district filled with local shops, restaurants, and bars.
Columbus - Columbus embraces its Mississippi heritage as the birthplace of playwright Tennessee Williams. Visitors tour elegant historic homes and stroll downtown enjoying cultural attractions.
Clarksdale - At the center of Mississippi Delta blues country, Clarksdale celebrates its music roots with museums like the Delta Blues Museum and rocking festivals during the Juke Joint Festival each April.
From the river cities to college towns, Mississippi reveals its culture, southern hospitality, and rich traditions in communities big and small.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mississippi.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Jackson | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. | Hinds | 157,821 |
Gulfport | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 71,438 |
West Gulfport | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 71,329 |
Auburn | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. | Lee | 60,258 |
Southaven | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | De Soto | 56,644 |
Biloxi | The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 46,127 |
Hattiesburg | The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi. | Forrest | 45,806 |
Olive Branch | A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | De Soto | 39,646 |
Tupelo | City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States | Lee | 38,303 |
Meridian | City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States | Lauderdale | 36,011 |
City of Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | Washington | 30,686 |
Oxford | City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America | Amite | 28,635 |
Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | Washington | 28,315 |
Horn Lake | City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States | De Soto | 27,282 |
Pearl | City in Rankin County, Mississippi | Rankin | 26,560 |
Madison | City in Madison County, Florida, United States | Madison | 25,701 |
Starkville | City in Mississippi | Oktibbeha | 25,540 |
Brandon | City in Mississippi | Rankin | 24,396 |
Ridgeland | City in Mississippi, United States | Madison | 23,938 |
Clinton | Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States | Hinds | 23,873 |
Columbus | County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States | Lowndes | 23,307 |
Oxford | City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lafayette | 22,314 |
City of Vicksburg | Only city and county seat of Warren County, Mississippi, United States | Warren | 21,653 |
Pascagoula | City in Mississippi, United States | Jackson | 21,542 |
Vicksburg | City in the US state of Mississippi | Warren | 21,351 |
Gautier | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA | Jackson | 18,379 |
Laurel | City in Mississippi, United States of America | Jones | 18,197 |
Ocean Springs | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States | Jackson | 17,791 |
Hernando | City in Mississippi | De Soto | 16,854 |
Long Beach | City in Mississippi, United States | Harrison | 16,125 |
Bay Saint Louis | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America | Hancock | 14,529 |
Clarksdale | City in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America | Coahoma | 14,470 |
Corinth | City in Mississippi, United States | Alcorn | 14,435 |
Natchez | County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States | Adams | 14,362 |
D'Iberville | City in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States | Harrison | 13,981 |
Greenwood | County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States | Itawamba | 13,457 |
Moss Point | City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States | Jackson | 13,226 |
McComb | City in Mississippi, United States | Pike | 12,813 |
Grenada | City in Mississippi | Grenada | 12,105 |
Brookhaven | City in Mississippi, United States | Lincoln | 11,861 |
Canton | City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA | Madison | 11,799 |
Byram | City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States | Hinds | 11,265 |
Picayune | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States | Pearl River | 10,886 |
Yazoo City | City in Mississippi, United States | Yazoo | 10,869 |
Cleveland | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States | Bolivar | 10,846 |
Petal | Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi | Forrest | 10,692 |
West Point | Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States | Clay | 10,378 |
Flowood | City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America | Rankin | 9,556 |
Indianola | City in Mississippi | Sunflower | 8,855 |
New Albany | City in Union County, Mississippi, United States | Union | 8,771 |
Booneville | City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America | Prentiss | 8,400 |
Diamondhead | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America | Hancock | 8,058 |
Saint Martin | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi | Jackson | 7,730 |
Holly Springs | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States | Marion | 7,684 |
Senatobia | City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America | Tate | 7,614 |
Holly Springs | City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States | Marshall | 7,610 |
Richland | City in Rankin County, Mississippi | Humphreys | 7,270 |
Gulf Hills | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi | Jackson | 7,144 |
Batesville | City in Mississippi, United States | Panola | 7,116 |
Richland | City in Rankin County, Mississippi | Rankin | 7,087 |
Philadelphia | City in Mississippi, USA | Neshoba | 7,003 |
Amory | City in Monroe County, Mississippi | Monroe | 6,714 |
Kosciusko | City in Mississippi, United States | Attala | 6,615 |
Pass Christian | City in the U. | Harrison | 6,500 |
Waveland | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States | Hancock | 6,315 |
Pontotoc | City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States | Pontotoc | 6,227 |
Latimer | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America | Jackson | 6,079 |
Louisville | City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America | Winston | 5,926 |
West Hattiesburg | Census designated place | Lamar | 5,909 |
Vancleave | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi | Jackson | 5,886 |
Columbia | City in Mississippi, United States | Marion | 5,850 |
Gulf Park Estates | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi | Jackson | 5,719 |
Forest | City in Mississippi, United States | Scott | 5,483 |
Aberdeen | City in Mississippi, United States | Monroe | 5,268 |
Ripley | City in Mississippi, United States | Tippah | 5,189 |
Saltillo | Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lee | 5,071 |
Waynesboro | City in Mississippi | Wayne | 4,866 |
Carthage | Human settlement in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America | Adams | 4,725 |
Crystal Springs | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America | Copiah | 4,647 |
Ellisville | City in Mississippi, United States | Jones | 4,551 |
Wiggins | City in Mississippi, United States | Stone | 4,550 |
Florence | Town in Mississippi, US | Rankin | 4,531 |
Wiggins | City in Mississippi, United States | Leake | 4,524 |
Magee | City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America | Simpson | 4,094 |
Fulton | City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi | Itawamba | 3,846 |
Winona | City in Mississippi, United States | Montgomery | 3,830 |
Escatawpa | Census designated place | Jackson | 3,722 |
Hazlehurst | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States | Copiah | 3,689 |
Leland | City in Washington County, Mississippi, USA | Washington | 3,659 |
Morton | City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA | Scott | 3,522 |
Tutwiler | City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America | Tallahatchie | 3,401 |
Houston | Town in Mississippi | Chickasaw | 3,375 |
Baldwyn | City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States | Lee | 3,249 |
Water Valley | City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America | Yalobusha | 3,221 |
Verona | City in Lee County, Mississippi | Lee | 3,209 |
Newton | City in Newton County, Mississippi | Newton | 3,123 |
Lucedale | City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America | George | 3,120 |
Iuka | City in Mississippi, United States | Tishomingo | 2,928 |
Guntown | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States | Lee | 2,797 |
Poplarville | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States | Pearl River | 2,780 |