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.
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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Southaven | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | De Soto | 56,644 |
Starkville | City in Mississippi | Oktibbeha | 25,540 |
Saint Martin | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi | Jackson | 7,730 |
Senatobia | City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America | Tate | 7,614 |
Saltillo | Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lee | 5,071 |
Sumrall | City in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lamar | 1,926 |
Shelby | City in Mississippi, United States | Bolivar | 1,910 |
Shannon | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA | Lee | 1,765 |
Sardis | Town in Panola County, Mississippi, United States | Panola | 1,661 |
Shaw | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States | Bolivar | 1,655 |
Summit | Human settlement in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America | Pike | 1,549 |
Sardis | Town of the United States | Copiah | 1,529 |
Saucier | Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi | Harrison | 1,342 |
Sunflower | Town of the United States | Prentiss | 960 |
Stonewall | Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States | Clarke | 946 |
Smithville | Town in Mississippi | Monroe | 738 |
Sandersville | Human settlement in Jones County, Mississippi, United States of America | Jones | 721 |
Sherman | Town in Mississippi | Pontotoc | 703 |
Scooba | Town in Mississippi | Kemper | 680 |
State Line | Human settlement in Mississippi, United States of America | Greene | 545 |
Sledge | Human settlement in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States of America | Quitman | 472 |
Sidon | Human settlement in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States of America | Leflore | 461 |
Shuqualak | Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America | Noxubee | 422 |
Shubuta | Town in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America | Clarke | 399 |
Soso | Town in Jones County, Mississippi, USA | Jones | 396 |
Snow Lake Shores | Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America | Benton | 291 |
Seminary | Town in Mississippi, United States | Covington | 284 |
Schlater | Town of the United States | Leflore | 280 |
Silver City | Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA | Humphreys | 279 |
Sebastopol | Town in Leake and Scott counties, Mississippi, United States of America | Scott | 273 |
Sumner | Town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America | Tallahatchie | 264 |
Sturgis | Human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America | Oktibbeha | 257 |
Silver Creek | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America | Lawrence | 197 |
Sallis | Human settlement in Attala County, Mississippi, United States of America | Attala | 128 |
Sylvarena | City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America | Smith | 106 |
Satartia | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America | Yazoo | 51 |