Wesson, Mississippi
Wesson: Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Wesson is a city located in the county of Copiah in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,925 and a population density of 167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,849 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wesson
| Population : | 1,849 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Copiah County |
| Postal code : | 39191 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 11.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:25:57 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 160 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wesson is located at 31°42'5"N 90°23'51"W (31.7012800, -90.3975900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wesson decreased by 4.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,925 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,909 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,906 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,906 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,906 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,895 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,881 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,870 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,798 | -4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,722 | -4.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,849 | 6.87% | estimation process |
Schools in Wesson
College & universities near Wesson, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175573 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson (MS) | 39191 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wesson, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Other cities in Copiah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Copiah County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs | 4,647 | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Hazlehurst | 3,689 | City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
| Sardis | 1,529 | Town of the United States |
| Beauregard | 322 | Village in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
| Georgetown | 268 | Town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wesson distances to largest Mississippi cities
