Smallest Cities in Mississippi

Top 68 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Mississippi

1 Vancleave 5,196

2 Forest 5,365

3 Ripley 5,415

4 Leakesville 5,564

5 Pontotoc 5,717

6 Columbia 5,804

7 Pass Christian 5,942

8 Louisville 6,018

9 Latimer 6,474

10 West Hattiesburg 6,509

11 Gulf Park Estates 6,517

12 Amory 6,564

13 Holly Springs 6,861

14 Kosciusko 6,994

15 Philadelphia 7,030

16 Waveland 7,066

17 Richland 7,250

18 Batesville 7,432

19 New Albany 7,661

20 St. Martin 7,797

21 Gulf Hills 8,193

22 Senatobia 8,306

23 Booneville 9,060

24 Diamondhead 9,338

25 Indianola 9,360

26 West Point 9,967

27 Bay St. Louis 9,971

28 Yazoo City 10,270

29 Flowood 10,384

30 Cleveland 10,855

31 Canton 10,863

32 Petal 11,195

33 Brookhaven 11,656

34 Picayune 11,839

35 Moss Point 12,066

36 McComb 12,202

37 Grenada 12,484

38 Byram 12,847

39 D'Iberville 13,033

40 Greenwood 13,983

41 Natchez 14,207

42 Clarksdale 14,423

43 Corinth 14,450

44 Long Beach 16,876

45 Laurel 17,129

46 Hernando 17,580

47 Ocean Springs 18,561

48 Gautier 19,026

49 Vicksburg 20,944

50 Pascagoula 21,812

51 Columbus 23,616

52 Ridgeland 24,548

53 Brandon 25,352

54 Starkville 25,611

55 Oxford 26,086

56 Horn Lake 26,622

57 Clinton 27,418

58 Pearl 27,458

59 Madison 27,775

60 Greenville 28,833

61 Meridian 34,466

62 Tupelo 37,825

63 Olive Branch 46,538

64 Hattiesburg 48,507

65 Biloxi 49,011

66 Southaven 55,531

67 Gulfport 72,533

68 Jackson 149,827

The smallest cities in Mississippi (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Vancleave has a population of just 5,196. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,196 residents, Vancleave is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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