Mississippi
“The Magnolia State”
What Makes Mississippi Beautiful
Mississippi's beauty lies in its languid charm: the mighty Mississippi River rolls past antebellum river towns, ancient live oaks arch over the Natchez Trace Parkway, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore offers pristine barrier island beaches. The Delta's flat, fertile landscape and cypress-filled bayous hold a haunting, soulful allure.
Key Metrics
2.9M
Population
$130.8B
GDP
+2.8%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$48.6K
Median Income
8.6%
Tax Burden
History
Admitted as the 20th state
Siege of Vicksburg gives Union control of the Mississippi River
Great Mississippi Flood displaces hundreds of thousands
James Meredith integrates the University of Mississippi
Hurricane Katrina devastates the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Top Cities
Jackson
150K
State capital; civil rights history; blues heritage
Gulfport
73K
Gulf Coast city; Seabee military base
Southaven
55K
Memphis suburb; fastest growing city
Hattiesburg
48K
University city; Hub City; Pine Belt region
Biloxi
46K
Casino resort city; Keesler Air Force Base
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$22.8B
State Budget
$21.5B
State Revenue
$-1.3B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
18.7%
Poverty Rate
22.3%
College Degree
11%
Uninsured
291/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Mississippi Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $132B | $136B | $141B | $157B | $188B |
| Baseline | $132B | $135B | $138B | $150B | $173B |
| Pessimistic | $131B | $133B | $135B | $142B | $155B |
Political Landscape
R+16