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Are you trying to find love in Mississippi?
Or are you just looking to hook up?
Either way, we've got you covered here. At least, we'll point you in the right direction - which is why you came here in the first place, right?
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who have remained single (not married) is growing. That means, people are dating a lot longer than they used to.
There are many reasons for that, including financial and cultural. And, we suspect smartphones and social media has a lot to do with it, too. After all, we're all a lot more distracted these days.
If you live in Mississippi, there's a pretty good chance there are a lot of singles in your area. The Magnolia State ranks in the top 10 when it comes to number of people over the age of 18 who aren't married, or in a serious relationship. That's great news for people looking for their match.
So, where are the best cities for singles in Mississippi? We've got the answers here.
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Mississippi For 2023
So, what was the best city for singles in Mississippi? Oxford ranks as the best place for singles in Mississippi if you care about things singles care about like night life, affordable housing, and other singles.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how each city ranked. If you live in or really close to one of these cities, and you're single, you should probably get out more often. And stop staring at your phone. Just sayin'.
The most boring place in Mississippi? That would be Clinton.
And after you find a mate, you'll no doubt want to start a family and buy a home right? Don't forget to check out the best places to live in Mississippi or the safest places to live in Mississippi.
For more Mississippi reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In Mississippi
- Cheapest Places To Live In Mississippi
- Most Dangerous Cities In Mississippi
The 10 Best Cities For Singles In Mississippi For 2023
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Population: 25,859
Median Age: 27.7
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 23.1%
More on Oxford: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 24,578
Median Age: 27.0
Married households: 20.0%
Households with kids: 22.3%
More on Starkville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 49,061
Median Age: 35.9
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 30.6%
More on Biloxi: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 22,001
Median Age: 35.2
Married households: 18.0%
Households with kids: 32.6%
More on Pascagoula: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 12,736
Median Age: 36.5
Married households: 16.0%
Households with kids: 31.4%
More on D'iberville: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 10,955
Median Age: 34.2
Married households: 19.0%
Households with kids: 24.6%
More on Canton: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 26,623
Median Age: 33.8
Married households: 15.0%
Households with kids: 37.1%
More on Horn Lake: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 47,074
Median Age: 29.6
Married households: 17.0%
Households with kids: 27.7%
More on Hattiesburg: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 11,285
Median Age: 33.8
Married households: 21.0%
Households with kids: 34.3%
More on Cleveland: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
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Population: 156,803
Median Age: 33.5
Married households: 23.0%
Households with kids: 30.1%
More on Jackson: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data
Methodology: How do you determine which city is best for singles in Mississippi anyways?
To give you the places in Mississippi which are best for singles to find one another, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what single people like.
So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.
How we crunched the numbers for the Magnolia State
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using the 2017-2021 American Community Survey Census data produced for the state of Mississippi, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:
- Population density
- % of population that's male vs. female (closer to a 50-50 ratio is better)
- % of households with kids
- Median age
- Number of unmarried people in each city
We then gave each city a Singles Score.
The higher the score, the better the city is for singles to find one another. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 10,000 people. For Mississippi, that meant a total of 41 cities. You can download the data here.
Read on to see why Oxford is the talk of the town while Clinton is probably a bit on the boring side.
Summary: The Best Cities for Singles in Mississippi for 2023
If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Mississippi ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for finding a single person (and potentially love), this is an accurate list.
Here's a look at the most boring cities in Mississippi according to the data:
- Clinton
- Madison
- Brandon
For more Mississippi reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Mississippi
- Safest Places In Mississippi
- Worst Places To Live In Mississippi
Detailed List Of The Best Cities For Singles In Mississippi
Rank | City |
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1 | Oxford, MS |
2 | Starkville, MS |
3 | Biloxi, MS |
4 | Pascagoula, MS |
5 | D'iberville, MS |
6 | Canton, MS |
7 | Horn Lake, MS |
8 | Hattiesburg, MS |
9 | Cleveland, MS |
10 | Jackson, MS |
11 | Ocean Springs, MS |
12 | Gulfport, MS |
13 | Greenwood, MS |
14 | Clarksdale, MS |
15 | Ridgeland, MS |
16 | Long Beach, MS |
17 | Southaven, MS |
18 | Vicksburg, MS |
19 | Laurel, MS |
20 | Corinth, MS |
21 | Mccomb, MS |
22 | Columbus, MS |
23 | Olive Branch, MS |
24 | Grenada, MS |
25 | Greenville, MS |
26 | Moss Point, MS |
27 | Picayune, MS |
28 | Meridian, MS |
29 | Hernando, MS |
30 | Natchez, MS |
31 | Pearl, MS |
32 | Byram, MS |
33 | Petal, MS |
34 | Gautier, MS |
35 | Tupelo, MS |
36 | West Point, MS |
37 | Brookhaven, MS |
38 | Flowood, MS |
39 | Brandon, MS |
40 | Madison, MS |
41 | Clinton, MS |