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 207 years ago in 1817. Its capital city is Jackson.
Pearl, City in Rankin 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:
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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Pearl | City in Rankin County, Mississippi | Rankin | 26,560 |
Pascagoula | City in Mississippi, United States | Jackson | 21,542 |
Picayune | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States | Pearl River | 10,886 |
Petal | Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi | Forrest | 10,692 |
Philadelphia | City in Mississippi, USA | Neshoba | 7,003 |
Pass Christian | City in the U. | Harrison | 6,500 |
Pontotoc | City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States | Pontotoc | 6,227 |
Poplarville | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States | Pearl River | 2,780 |
Purvis | Small city in Mississippi, U. | Lamar | 2,398 |
Pelahatchie | Town of the United States | Rankin | 1,388 |
Pearlington | Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi | Hancock | 1,332 |
Port Gibson | City in Mississippi, USA | Claiborne | 1,287 |
Plantersville | City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lee | 1,125 |
Pickens | Town of the United States | Holmes | 976 |
Prentiss | Town of the United States | Jefferson Davis | 925 |
Polkville | Town of the United States | Smith | 819 |
Potts Camp | Town of the United States | Marshall | 463 |
Puckett | Human settlement in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America | Rankin | 346 |
Pope | Village in Panola County, Mississippi, United States | Panola | 245 |
Pace | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America | Bolivar | 238 |
Pachuta | Town of the United States | Clarke | 227 |
Pittsboro | Village in the United States | Calhoun | 188 |
Paden | Village in the United States | Tishomingo | 112 |