Quick Facts
CapitalJackson
Largest CityJackson
Population2,902,966
Per Capita Income$21,643
NicknameMagnolia State
StatehoodDecember 10, 1817
State BirdMockingbird
State FlowerMagnolia
State TreeSouthern Magnolia
State SongGo Mis-sis-sip-pi
Geography
Land Area46,914 sq mi
Water Area1,520 sq mi
Total Area48,434 sq mi
RegionSouth
About Mississippi
Mississippi, known as the “Magnolia State,” has a population of 2,902,966 and a per capita income of $21,643. The state capital is Jackson, which is also the largest city. Mississippi joined the Union on December 10, 1817 and covers 48,434 square miles across the South region. Explore 42 cities and towns across Mississippi with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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