Census ACS 2023 · 41 cities
Most Educated Cities in Mississippi
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Mississippi, Madison city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 65.7%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 41 major cities in Mississippi.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yazoo City city | 12.1% | $28,722 | 10,270 |
| 2 | Vicksburg city | 23.9% | $42,484 | 20,944 |
| 3 | Tupelo city | 35.1% | $66,314 | 37,825 |
| 4 | Starkville city | 50.9% | $39,751 | 25,611 |
| 5 | Southaven city | 27.0% | $76,159 | 55,531 |
| 6 | Ridgeland city | 50.4% | $63,470 | 24,548 |
| 7 | Picayune city | 14.2% | $37,270 | 11,839 |
| 8 | Petal city | 29.1% | $72,845 | 11,195 |
| 9 | Pearl city | 26.3% | $54,643 | 27,458 |
| 10 | Pascagoula city | 19.6% | $43,286 | 21,812 |
| 11 | Oxford city | 56.9% | $59,901 | 26,086 |
| 12 | Olive Branch city | 31.1% | $98,421 | 46,538 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs city | 45.8% | $78,929 | 18,561 |
| 14 | Natchez city | 25.9% | $35,613 | 14,207 |
| 15 | Moss Point city | 15.2% | $46,684 | 12,066 |
| 16 | Meridian city | 20.7% | $34,657 | 34,466 |
| 17 | McComb city | 15.9% | $40,515 | 12,202 |
| 18 | Madison city | 65.7% | $120,918 | 27,775 |
| 19 | Long Beach city | 32.9% | $71,121 | 16,876 |
| 20 | Laurel city | 20.4% | $37,781 | 17,129 |
| 21 | Jackson city | 28.6% | $43,238 | 149,827 |
| 22 | Horn Lake city | 17.3% | $56,847 | 26,622 |
| 23 | Hernando city | 35.9% | $71,451 | 17,580 |
| 24 | Hattiesburg city | 35.0% | $44,140 | 48,507 |
| 25 | Gulfport city | 22.3% | $46,044 | 72,533 |
| 26 | Grenada city | 26.8% | $42,470 | 12,484 |
| 27 | Greenwood city | 23.5% | $34,659 | 13,983 |
| 28 | Greenville city | 20.2% | $36,297 | 28,833 |
| 29 | Gautier city | 20.4% | $62,480 | 19,026 |
| 30 | Flowood city | 50.6% | $83,204 | 10,384 |
| 31 | D'Iberville city | 20.4% | $65,712 | 13,033 |
| 32 | Corinth city | 25.9% | $41,243 | 14,450 |
| 33 | Columbus city | 25.8% | $40,588 | 23,616 |
| 34 | Clinton city | 47.5% | $70,913 | 27,418 |
| 35 | Cleveland city | 34.2% | $43,519 | 10,855 |
| 36 | Clarksdale city | 18.8% | $35,210 | 14,423 |
| 37 | Canton city | 22.1% | $34,812 | 10,863 |
| 38 | Byram city | 34.2% | $74,103 | 12,847 |
| 39 | Brookhaven city | 21.4% | $36,269 | 11,656 |
| 40 | Brandon city | 41.8% | $93,073 | 25,352 |
| 41 | Biloxi city | 28.9% | $55,958 | 49,011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison city is the #1 ranked city in Mississippi by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 65.7% 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.