Mississippi State, Mississippi facts for kids
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Mississippi State
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.35 sq mi (6.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,968 |
| • Density | 2,124.89/sq mi (820.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-48030 |
Mississippi State is a special area in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. It is called a census-designated place. This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not an official town or city.
This area is mainly known because it includes Mississippi State University. Part of the university is also in the nearby town of Starkville. In 2020, about 4,968 people lived in the Mississippi State area. The official postal address for this area is "Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762".
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Who Lives in Mississippi State?
This section looks at the number of people living in Mississippi State over time. It also shows the different groups of people who make up the community.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mississippi State has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,005 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,968 | 24.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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As you can see, the population grew from 4,005 people in 2010 to 4,968 people in 2020.
People and Their Backgrounds
The United States Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in an area. This table shows the mix of people in Mississippi State in 2010 and 2020.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,700 | 3,529 | 67.42% | 71.03% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,042 | 993 | 26.02% | 19.99% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 9 | 26 | 0.22% | 0.52% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 108 | 90 | 2.70% | 1.81% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 7 | 120 | 0.17% | 2.42% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 58 | 26 | 1.45% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 80 | 181 | 2.00% | 3.64% |
| Total | 4,005 | 4,968 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group. This means they can be of any race. The table separates them from the racial categories.
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