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Youngest Cities in Mississippi

Top 68 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Mississippi

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

The youngest cities in Mississippi by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Starkville has a median age of 26.3 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Starkville's population is under 26.3 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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