Census ACS 2023 · 41 cities
Largest Cities in Mississippi
Mississippi has 41 cities with populations of 10,000 or more. The largest city is Jackson city with a population of 149,827. These cities represent the economic and cultural centers of the state, each with distinct demographic profiles reflecting local industries, housing markets, and community character. Explore the full ranking below to compare population, income, and age across all major cities in Mississippi.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yazoo City city | 10,270 | $28,722 | 31.6 |
| 2 | Vicksburg city | 20,944 | $42,484 | 39 |
| 3 | Tupelo city | 37,825 | $66,314 | 38.4 |
| 4 | Starkville city | 25,611 | $39,751 | 26.3 |
| 5 | Southaven city | 55,531 | $76,159 | 35.6 |
| 6 | Ridgeland city | 24,548 | $63,470 | 35.5 |
| 7 | Picayune city | 11,839 | $37,270 | 39.3 |
| 8 | Petal city | 11,195 | $72,845 | 37.2 |
| 9 | Pearl city | 27,458 | $54,643 | 36.6 |
| 10 | Pascagoula city | 21,812 | $43,286 | 34.6 |
| 11 | Oxford city | 26,086 | $59,901 | 30.6 |
| 12 | Olive Branch city | 46,538 | $98,421 | 37.6 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs city | 18,561 | $78,929 | 42.7 |
| 14 | Natchez city | 14,207 | $35,613 | 39.1 |
| 15 | Moss Point city | 12,066 | $46,684 | 42.5 |
| 16 | Meridian city | 34,466 | $34,657 | 39.4 |
| 17 | McComb city | 12,202 | $40,515 | 36 |
| 18 | Madison city | 27,775 | $120,918 | 40.8 |
| 19 | Long Beach city | 16,876 | $71,121 | 39.8 |
| 20 | Laurel city | 17,129 | $37,781 | 35.6 |
| 21 | Jackson city | 149,827 | $43,238 | 34.7 |
| 22 | Horn Lake city | 26,622 | $56,847 | 34.8 |
| 23 | Hernando city | 17,580 | $71,451 | 38.9 |
| 24 | Hattiesburg city | 48,507 | $44,140 | 28.7 |
| 25 | Gulfport city | 72,533 | $46,044 | 36.7 |
| 26 | Grenada city | 12,484 | $42,470 | 38 |
| 27 | Greenwood city | 13,983 | $34,659 | 35.4 |
| 28 | Greenville city | 28,833 | $36,297 | 38.4 |
| 29 | Gautier city | 19,026 | $62,480 | 38.9 |
| 30 | Flowood city | 10,384 | $83,204 | 36.8 |
| 31 | D'Iberville city | 13,033 | $65,712 | 38.3 |
| 32 | Corinth city | 14,450 | $41,243 | 46.1 |
| 33 | Columbus city | 23,616 | $40,588 | 39.6 |
| 34 | Clinton city | 27,418 | $70,913 | 37 |
| 35 | Cleveland city | 10,855 | $43,519 | 34.7 |
| 36 | Clarksdale city | 14,423 | $35,210 | 34.6 |
| 37 | Canton city | 10,863 | $34,812 | 35 |
| 38 | Byram city | 12,847 | $74,103 | 37.6 |
| 39 | Brookhaven city | 11,656 | $36,269 | 42.6 |
| 40 | Brandon city | 25,352 | $93,073 | 42.5 |
| 41 | Biloxi city | 49,011 | $55,958 | 36.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jackson city is the #1 ranked city in Mississippi by population, with a value of 149,827 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Mississippi has 41 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Mississippi.