Mississippi

Mississippi is a Deep South state along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast, historically defined by cotton agriculture, the Delta blues and a profound civil rights legacy. It has the lowest median household income in the country but also the lowest cost of living, with an economy built on agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and casino gaming along the Gulf Coast.

Capital: JacksonLargest city: JacksonNickname: The Magnolia StateStatehood: 1817
2.94 M
Population
35th in the U.S.
$52,719
Median household income
50th in the U.S.
$137 B
GDP
36th in the U.S.
125,443 km²
Area
32nd in the U.S.

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