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Oldest Cities in Mississippi

Top 68 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Mississippi

1 Bay St. Louis 52.8
2 Diamondhead 52.2
3 Corinth 46.1
4 Leakesville 43.6
5 Ocean Springs 42.7
6 Brookhaven 42.6
7 Moss Point 42.5
8 Brandon 42.5
9 Louisville 42.1
10 Gulf Park Estates 42.1
11 Holly Springs 42.1
12 Philadelphia 41.8
13 Waveland 41.6
14 Pass Christian 41.3
15 Madison 40.8
16 Amory 40.7
17 Ripley 40.0
18 Long Beach 39.8
19 Vancleave 39.8
20 Columbus 39.6
21 Columbia 39.6
22 Meridian 39.4
23 Picayune 39.3
24 Natchez 39.1
25 Vicksburg 39.0
26 Hernando 38.9
27 Gautier 38.9
28 Latimer 38.4
29 Greenville 38.4
30 Tupelo 38.4
31 D'Iberville 38.3
32 St. Martin 38.3
33 Forest 38.2
34 New Albany 38.1
35 Grenada 38.0
36 Byram 37.6
37 Olive Branch 37.6
38 Petal 37.2
39 Richland 37.2
40 Clinton 37.0
41 Flowood 36.8
42 West Point 36.8
43 Gulfport 36.7
44 Biloxi 36.7
45 Pearl 36.6
46 McComb 36.0
47 Laurel 35.6
48 Southaven 35.6
49 Ridgeland 35.5
50 Greenwood 35.4
51 Indianola 35.4
52 Canton 35.0
53 Horn Lake 34.8
54 Cleveland 34.7
55 Jackson 34.7
56 Pascagoula 34.6
57 Clarksdale 34.6
58 Gulf Hills 34.5
59 Booneville 34.5
60 Batesville 34.0
61 Pontotoc 33.9
62 Kosciusko 33.7
63 Yazoo City 31.6
64 Senatobia 30.9
65 Oxford 30.6
66 West Hattiesburg 30.2
67 Hattiesburg 28.7
68 Starkville 26.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Mississippi often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Bay St. Louis has a median age of 52.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Bay St. Louis's residents are over 52.8 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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