Population of Mississippi

Analysis# Mississippi Population Analysis Mississippi's population of 2,939,093 in 2024 ranks 35th nationally, reflecting sustained decline rather than growth—the state lost approximately 28,000 residents over the past decade at a -0.95% rate. This contrasts sharply with Mississippi's peak growth period in the 1910s, when the state experienced its strongest demographic expansion before entering a prolonged period of stagnation and contraction that has characterized most of the past century. The state's ranking and negative trajectory indicate persistent outmigration, likely driven by limited economic opportunities relative to faster-growing regions.