Mississippi is a state in the United States, located in the southern part of the country, and its name originates from the Mississippi River. The state has a total area of 125,443 km2 and a population of 2,984,926 (2012 estimate) with a density of 24 people per km2. Jackson is the biggest and capital city of Mississippi State, located in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties. The city has a population of 172,638 people and a total area of 287 km2 with a population density of 600 people per km2.
| Rank | Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 172,638 | 287 | 600 | Hinds, Madison, Rankin |
| 2 | Gulfport | 71,012 | 143 | 493 | Harrison |
| 3 | Southaven | 50,997 | 106 | 477 | DeSoto |
| 4 | Hattiesburg | 47,556 | 137 | 344 | Forrest, Lamar |
| 5 | Biloxi | 44,820 | 98 | 452 | Harrison |
| 6 | Meridian | 40,921 | 139 | 294 | Lauderdale |
| 7 | Tupelo | 35,827 | 132 | 270 | Lee |
| 8 | Olive Branch | 34,963 | 95 | 367 | DeSoto |
| 9 | Greenville | 33,203 | 69 | 476 | Washington |
| 10 | Horn Lake | 26,635 | 41 | 641 | DeSoto |
| 11 | Pearl | 26,262 | 66 | 397 | Rankin |
| 12 | Clinton | 25,305 | 108 | 233 | Hinds |
| 13 | Madison | 25,304 | 65 | 387 | Madison |
| 14 | Starkville | 24,775 | 66 | 374 | Oktibbeha |
| 15 | Ridgeland | 24,427 | 50 | 479 | Madison |
| 16 | Vicksburg | 23,542 | 85 | 275 | Warren |
| 17 | Columbus | 23,518 | 57 | 411 | Lowndes |
| 18 | Brandon | 22,498 | 66 | 338 | Rankin |
| 19 | Pascagoula | 22,240 | 39 | 558 | Jackson |
| 20 | Oxford | 20,865 | 41 | 508 | Lafayette |
| 21 | Laurel | 18,978 | 42 | 451 | Jones |
| 22 | Gautier | 18,544 | 78 | 236 | Jackson |
| 23 | Ocean Springs | 17,493 | 29 | 586 | Jackson |
| 24 | Clarksdale | 17,282 | 35 | 480 | Coahoma |
| 25 | Greenwood | 15,860 | 31 | 496 | Leflore |