Mississippi


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Mississippi

The Magnolia State features rich delta soil and Gulf coast. Known for agricultural production, particularly cotton, with significant cultural heritage in blues music.

Capital: Jackson

Population: 2.94 million

Electoral Votes: 6

Governor: Tate Reeves (Republican)

Largest City: Jackson

State Website: mississippi.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Trent Kelly
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Tupelo

Bennie Thompson
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Jackson

Michael Guest
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Brandon

Mike Ezell
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Gulfport

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/10/1817

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)”

Nickname: The Magnolia State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.3 years

Male: 48.5%

Female: 51.5%

Economic Data

Average Income: $45,792

Income Rank: 51

Poverty Rate: 19.6%

Annual Budget: $23 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $156,700

Average Rent: $830

Property Tax Rate: 0.8%

Home Owners: 68.6%

Renters: 31.4%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 84.5%

Some College: 30.7%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 8.5%

Education Ranking: 47

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 49

Crime Rate: 277.9 per 100k

Population Density: 63.2 per sq mi