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Dive into each indicator for Mississippi.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

2.94 M

Total population

35th in the U.S.

23.4 /km²

Density

38.1 years

Median age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

1.10 M

Households

49.4%

Urban population

Least urbanized in the U.S.

23.6%

Under 18

17.3%

65 and older

71.9 years

Life expectancy

Lowest in the U.S.

Jackson (≈ 590,000)

Largest metro

-0.2%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

37.8%

Black or African American

Highest share in the U.S.

55.4%

White (non-Hispanic)

3.7%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 109,000

1.1%

Asian

1.5%

Two or more races

0.5%

Native American

≈ 11,000

Choctaw Nation

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1820–2024

2.94 M▲ 3575%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1820–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1990–2023

3.7%▲ 517%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

37.8%▼ 35%

Census race tables; Mississippi has the highest Black population share in the U.S.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

71.9 yrs▲ 1%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	2.94 M	35th in the U.S.
Density	23.4 /km²
Median age	38.1 years
Female	51.5%
Male	48.5%
Households	1.10 M
Urban population	49.4%	Least urbanized in the U.S.
Under 18	23.6%
65 and older	17.3%
Life expectancy	71.9 years	Lowest in the U.S.
Largest metro	Jackson (≈ 590,000)
Growth	-0.2%/yr	2020–2024
Black or African American	37.8%	Highest share in the U.S.
White (non-Hispanic)	55.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	≈ 109,000
Asian	1.1%
Two or more races	1.5%
Native American	0.5%
Choctaw Nation	≈ 11,000	Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Mississippi vs. the U.S. average.

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