Largest Cities in Mississippi

Top 68 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Mississippi

1 Jackson 149,827

2 Gulfport 72,533

3 Southaven 55,531

4 Biloxi 49,011

5 Hattiesburg 48,507

6 Olive Branch 46,538

7 Tupelo 37,825

8 Meridian 34,466

9 Greenville 28,833

10 Madison 27,775

11 Pearl 27,458

12 Clinton 27,418

13 Horn Lake 26,622

14 Oxford 26,086

15 Starkville 25,611

16 Brandon 25,352

17 Ridgeland 24,548

18 Columbus 23,616

19 Pascagoula 21,812

20 Vicksburg 20,944

21 Gautier 19,026

22 Ocean Springs 18,561

23 Hernando 17,580

24 Laurel 17,129

25 Long Beach 16,876

26 Corinth 14,450

27 Clarksdale 14,423

28 Natchez 14,207

29 Greenwood 13,983

30 D'Iberville 13,033

31 Byram 12,847

32 Grenada 12,484

33 McComb 12,202

34 Moss Point 12,066

35 Picayune 11,839

36 Brookhaven 11,656

37 Petal 11,195

38 Canton 10,863

39 Cleveland 10,855

40 Flowood 10,384

41 Yazoo City 10,270

42 Bay St. Louis 9,971

43 West Point 9,967

44 Indianola 9,360

45 Diamondhead 9,338

46 Booneville 9,060

47 Senatobia 8,306

48 Gulf Hills 8,193

49 St. Martin 7,797

50 New Albany 7,661

51 Batesville 7,432

52 Richland 7,250

53 Waveland 7,066

54 Philadelphia 7,030

55 Kosciusko 6,994

56 Holly Springs 6,861

57 Amory 6,564

58 Gulf Park Estates 6,517

59 West Hattiesburg 6,509

60 Latimer 6,474

61 Louisville 6,018

62 Pass Christian 5,942

63 Columbia 5,804

64 Pontotoc 5,717

65 Leakesville 5,564

66 Ripley 5,415

67 Forest 5,365

68 Vancleave 5,196

The largest cities in Mississippi represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Jackson leads with a population of 149,827, followed by Gulfport and Southaven. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. MS dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Jackson's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. MS has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,661 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 375,409.

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