Mississippi State, MS Demographics

A map of Mississippi State's Population by Race

Mississippi State, Mississippi had a population of 4,968 in 2020. It was 71.0% White, 20.0% Black, 1.8% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mississippi State, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is the 68th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mississippi State's White Population

3,529 residents of Mississippi State identify as White, or 71.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Mississippi State larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #137 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more White than neighboring Starkville (55.4% White), Artesia (10.9% White), West Point (34.3% White), and Pheba (61.3% White). Mississippi State is less White than neighboring Longview (87.5% White).

Mississippi State's Black Population

993 residents of Mississippi State identify as Black, or 20.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mississippi State less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #284 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more Black than neighboring Longview (7.1% Black). Mississippi State is less Black than neighboring Starkville (34.3% Black), Artesia (84.9% Black), West Point (62.1% Black), and Pheba (35.6% Black).

Mississippi State's Asian Population

90 residents of Mississippi State identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mississippi State roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more Asian than neighboring Longview (0% Asian), Artesia (0.3% Asian), West Point (0.4% Asian), and Pheba (0% Asian). Mississippi State is less Asian than neighboring Starkville (4.3% Asian).

Mississippi State's Hispanic Population

181 residents of Mississippi State identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi State roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more Hispanic than neighboring Starkville (2.8% Hispanic), Longview (0.7% Hispanic), West Point (0.9% Hispanic), and Pheba (0% Hispanic).

Mississippi State's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Mississippi State identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi State roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more Native American/Other than neighboring Starkville (0.4% Native American/Other), Longview (0.3% Native American/Other), Artesia (0.3% Native American/Other), West Point (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pheba (2.5% Native American/Other).

Mississippi State's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Mississippi State identify as Multiracial, or 0.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi State roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Mississippi State is ranked #402 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mississippi State is more Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (0% Multiracial). Mississippi State is less Multiracial than neighboring Starkville (2.8% Multiracial), Longview (4.4% Multiracial), West Point (1.8% Multiracial), and Pheba (0.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.