Wesson, MS is a small town located in Copiah County with an estimated population of 2,224 people. With a population density of 415 people per square mile, it is significantly more dense than the average US population density of 93 people per square mile.
There are many local businesses in Wesson that offer goods and services to residents and visitors alike. A few popular spots include the Family Dollar store for groceries and other household items, Smiths RV Repair for repairs on recreational vehicles, and the Wesson Café for hot meals and coffee.
The locals enjoy spending time outdoors all year-round at various parks such as Coopwood Park and Power Lake Park. The town also offers several outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, camping, hiking, biking trails and disc golf courses. Organizations like the Wesson Lions Club host annual events such as the Christmas Festival of Lights which attracts large crowds from all over Mississippi.
Sports have always been a favorite pastime in Wesson. Local sporting events include high school football games every year at Copiah Academy’s Bailey Stadium or basketball games at The Copiah-Lincoln Community College gymnasium.
The population in Wesson is 2,224. There are 500 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wesson is 21, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wesson is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wesson
- 36.6% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 18.3% have children, but are single
Race in Wesson
- 75.3% are White
- 21.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander