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Mississippi has 82 counties, a population of more than 3 million people, about 427 zip codes and 147 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Hinds County has the largest population in the state, while Issaquena County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Mississippi County Map
This Mississippi county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Mississippi Population By County
Mississippi's population was over 3 million in 2020, down 6,014 (0.20%) residents from 2010. Hinds County had the largest population in the state with 227,742 people. Harrison and DeSoto Counties also stand out as major population centers. Issaquena County was the least populated area in Mississippi with only 1,338 residents. The table below compares Mississippi county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Mississippi
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,742 | ▾ 7.15% |
| Harrison County | 208,621 | ▴ 11.50% |
| DeSoto County | 185,314 | ▴ 14.92% |
| Rankin County | 157,031 | ▴ 10.88% |
| Jackson County | 143,252 | ▴ 2.57% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Mississippi County Map With ZIP Codes
Mississippi has about 427 zip codes statewide. Hinds County contains the most zip codes, with 21. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Mississippi counties.
Mississippi School Districts By County
Mississippi has 147 public school districts with 449,982 students enrolled as of 2024. Harrison County has the highest district count in the state. DeSoto County has the largest total school enrollment. DeSoto County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Mississippi
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | 5 | 30,521 | ▾ 1.11% |
| Monroe County | 5 | 5,893 | ▾ 3.57% |
| Jackson County | 4 | 22,712 | ▾ 0.60% |
| Pearl River County | 4 | 18,774 | ▾ 2.63% |
| Lee County | 4 | 15,268 | ▴ 0.12% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Mississippi County Map With County Subdivisions
Mississippi has about 410 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
Get the Full Mississippi Data Package
The sections above provide a preview of Mississippi county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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