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.
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:
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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West Gulfport | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 71,329 |
West Point | Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States | Clay | 10,378 |
Waveland | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States | Hancock | 6,315 |
West Hattiesburg | Census designated place | Lamar | 5,909 |
Waynesboro | City in Mississippi | Wayne | 4,866 |
Wiggins | City in Mississippi, United States | Stone | 4,550 |
Wiggins | City in Mississippi, United States | Leake | 4,524 |
Winona | City in Mississippi, United States | Montgomery | 3,830 |
Water Valley | City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America | Yalobusha | 3,221 |
Wesson | Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America | Copiah | 1,849 |
Walnut Grove | City in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America | Coahoma | 1,658 |
Walls | Town in Mississippi | De Soto | 1,441 |
Woodville | Town in the U. | Wilkinson | 892 |
Walnut | Town in Mississipi | Quitman | 736 |
Webb | Town in Mississippi, United States | Tallahatchie | 468 |
Weir | Human settlement in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America | Choctaw | 422 |
Winstonville | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America | Bolivar | 163 |
West | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America | Holmes | 144 |
Walthall | Village in the United States | Webster | 137 |
Woodland | Village in Chickasaw County, Mississippi | Chickasaw | 133 |