Mississippi State has a population of 2,967,023 and a population density of 63.23 people per square mile. The state is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as camping, boating, fishing, and hiking. Mississippi is also home to several businesses including Mississippi Aeronautics Commission, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Pearl River Resort Casino and Hotel, and the Aerospace Alliance. Additionally, there are numerous demographic organizations present in the state such as the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). There are also several local sporting events that take place in Mississippi State including college sports games between teams from Ole Miss and Mississippi State as well as several minor league baseball teams such as Jackson Generals.
The population in Mississippi is 2,967,023. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mississippi is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mississippi is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mississippi
- 47.2% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 22.4% have children, but are single
Race in Mississippi
- 57.0% are White
- 37.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander