Statistics for Mississippi
Latest official figures for Mississippi, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 2,954,160 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 33,168 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 35,775 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.24 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.12 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.4 % | 2026-08 |
| Employment-population ratio | 52.9 % | 2026-08 |
| Labor force participation rate | 54.7 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 17.8 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 56,447 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 162,824.8 USD million | 2025 |
| Real GDP growth | 1.3 % | 2025 |
Housing
| US house price index, Q1 1991 = 100 | 328.91 index | 2026-Q2 |
| House prices, annual change | 0.6 % | 2026-Q2 |