Mississippi Counties by Population (2024)

The most populous counties in Mississippi are Hinds County with 214,870, Harrison County at 210,612, DeSoto County with 193,247, Rankin County at 160,417, and Jackson County with 146,389. You can get the most current Census population data for all 82 Mississippi counties, sorted from the most populous counties in Mississippi to the least, according to the 2023 Population Estimates Program.

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