Most Dense in Mississippi

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Most Dense — Mississippi

1 West Hattiesburg 2,701/mi²

2 Gulf Park Estates 2,450/mi²

3 St. Martin 1,817/mi²

4 Horn Lake 1,661/mi²

5 Long Beach 1,648/mi²

6 Ocean Springs 1,607/mi²

7 Cleveland 1,432/mi²

8 Pascagoula 1,418/mi²

9 Southaven 1,345/mi²

10 Jackson 1,341/mi²

11 Gulfport 1,304/mi²

12 D'Iberville 1,234/mi²

13 Biloxi 1,141/mi²

14 Greenwood 1,133/mi²

15 Madison 1,100/mi²

16 Indianola 1,092/mi²

17 Pearl 1,077/mi²

18 Greenville 1,072/mi²

19 Gulf Hills 1,059/mi²

20 McComb 1,036/mi²

21 Yazoo City 1,019/mi²

22 Brandon 988/mi²

23 Oxford 980/mi²

24 Columbus 942/mi²

25 Ridgeland 935/mi²

26 Laurel 928/mi²

27 Kosciusko 928/mi²

28 Diamondhead 924/mi²

29 Starkville 923/mi²

30 Hattiesburg 908/mi²

31 Natchez 898/mi²

32 Leakesville 886/mi²

33 Olive Branch 834/mi²

34 Waveland 832/mi²

35 Clarksdale 768/mi²

36 Pass Christian 721/mi²

37 Hernando 687/mi²

38 Bay St. Louis 679/mi²

39 Petal 662/mi²

40 Picayune 656/mi²

41 Clinton 655/mi²

42 Meridian 641/mi²

43 Vicksburg 634/mi²

44 Byram 630/mi²

45 Gautier 629/mi²

46 Tupelo 588/mi²

47 Richland 579/mi²

48 Philadelphia 576/mi²

49 Brookhaven 539/mi²

50 Holly Springs 537/mi²

51 Senatobia 534/mi²

52 Amory 524/mi²

53 Columbia 520/mi²

54 Pontotoc 511/mi²

55 Canton 510/mi²

56 Moss Point 500/mi²

57 Corinth 479/mi²

58 West Point 477/mi²

59 Ripley 474/mi²

60 New Albany 420/mi²

61 Grenada 416/mi²

62 Forest 410/mi²

63 Louisville 399/mi²

64 Latimer 398/mi²

65 Batesville 373/mi²

66 Flowood 361/mi²

67 Booneville 352/mi²

68 Vancleave 120/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mississippi pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. West Hattiesburg leads with 2,701 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. West Hattiesburg has 2,701 people per square mile — that's roughly 4 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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