Mississippi Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,949,037 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 60.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,131,698 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mississippi grew by 0.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,951,273 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mississippi has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,084 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.47% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mississippi is about 30% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $119,791 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $923 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mississippi is about 10.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $923 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mississippi spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 178 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,533 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (13.0 min), Coahoma County (13.3 min), Leflore County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (35.9 min), Greene County (33.2 min), Stone County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Mississippi is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mississippi has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Mississippi has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Mississippi | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mississippi.
What is the population of Mississippi?
The population of Mississippi is 2,949,037, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mississippi?
The population density of Mississippi is 60.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mississippi?
The median household income in Mississippi is $55,084, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mississippi?
The median home price in Mississippi is $119,791, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mississippi?
The unemployment rate in Mississippi is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.