Neshoba County, Mississippi
Neshoba County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Neshoba County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,676 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,996 inhabitants. Its county seat is Philadelphia. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Neshoba County
| Population : | 28,996 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1481 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital : | Philadelphia |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:46:46 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Neshoba County is located at 32°45'13"N 89°7'3"W (32.7535000, -89.1175700). It has 4 neighbors: Kemper County, Leake County, Newton County and Winston County.
Neshoba County map
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The largest city of Neshoba County is Philadelphia with a population of 7,003. . See all Neshoba County cities & populated places.
Neshoba County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Neshoba County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 7,003 | City in Mississippi, USA |
| Coldwater | 1,534 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Neshoba County
Neshoba County has 4 neighbours.
- Kemper County county in Mississippi, United States
- Leake County county in Mississippi, United States
- Newton County county in Mississippi, United States
- Winston County county in Mississippi, United States
- Philadelphia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Neshoba County decreased by 2.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,757 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,742 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,533 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,460 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,481 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,473 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,435 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,151 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,118 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,996 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Neshoba County (5)
People born in Neshoba County, including sheriff and politician Lawrence A. Rainey, politician Wilmer Carter, lawyer and politician Jenifer Branning, .
List
- Wayne Burkes (American politician) he was born in 06/12/1929
- Herman Tucker he was born in 02/09/1928
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
