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.
There are 28 city/town in Mississippi, . The largest city of Mississippi is Biloxi with a population of 46,127. Other cities include, Brandon population 24,396, Bay Saint Louis population 14,529, Brookhaven population 11,861, Byram population 11,265
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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Biloxi | The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 46,127 |
Brandon | City in Mississippi | Rankin | 24,396 |
Bay Saint Louis | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America | Hancock | 14,529 |
Brookhaven | City in Mississippi, United States | Lincoln | 11,861 |
Byram | City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States | Hinds | 11,265 |
Booneville | City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America | Prentiss | 8,400 |
Batesville | City in Mississippi, United States | Panola | 7,116 |
Baldwyn | City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States | Lee | 3,249 |
Belmont | Town in Mississippi, United States | Wayne | 1,977 |
Belzoni | City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States | Humphreys | 1,889 |
Bruce | Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA | Calhoun | 1,798 |
Bay Springs | City in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America | Jasper | 1,650 |
Byhalia | Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States | Marshall | 1,213 |
Brooksville | Town of the United States | Noxubee | 1,069 |
Bude | Town in Mississippi, United States | Franklin | 987 |
Blue Mountain | Town in Tippah County, Mississippi | Tippah | 933 |
Burnsville | Town in Mississippi, United States | Tishomingo | 924 |
Beaumont | Town of the United States | Perry | 894 |
Boyle | Town of the United States | Bolivar | 589 |
Bolton | Town of the United States | Hinds | 523 |
Benoit | Town of the United States | Bolivar | 419 |
Bentonia | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America | Yazoo | 410 |
Beulah | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States | Bolivar | 329 |
Beauregard | Village in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States | Copiah | 322 |
Blue Springs | Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America | Union | 243 |
Bassfield | Human settlement in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America | Jefferson Davis | 206 |
Braxton | Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America | Simpson | 179 |
Big Creek | Human settlement in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America | Calhoun | 146 |