Mississippi

Governor
Tate Reeves (Republican)

Population
2.95 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
4 U.S. House members

Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817. Its civic story includes the Delta, agriculture, the civil-rights movement, river communities, music, universities, and ongoing debates over health, education, and economic opportunity. State government is centered in Jackson.

Overview

Mississippi became the 20th state on December 10, 1817. Its civic story includes the Delta, agriculture, the civil-rights movement, river communities, music, universities, and ongoing debates over health, education, and economic opportunity. State government is centered in Jackson.