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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Mississippi? Where cities and towns in Mississippi have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 37.0% increase in the Hispanic population in Mississippi.
The 10 Cities In Mississippi With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Mississippi with the largest hispanic/latino population? Forest took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Mississippi for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Mississippi ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Mississippi or the safest places in Mississippi.
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Population: 5,464
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.57%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,452
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.52%
More on Forest: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,621
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.42%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 979
Percent Change Since 2010: -11.72%
More on Pontotoc: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,412
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.59%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 898
Percent Change Since 2010: 135.7%
More on Ripley: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 22,001
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.09%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,101
Percent Change Since 2010: 20.71%
More on Pascagoula: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,932
% Hispanic/Latino: 11.51%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,180
Percent Change Since 2010: 143.58%
More on Gautier: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,657
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.36%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 793
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.1%
More on New Albany: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,622
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.1%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 568
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.94%
More on Carthage: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,887
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.95%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,083
Percent Change Since 2010: 3284.38%
More on Yazoo City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 26,623
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.32%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,481
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.03%
More on Horn Lake: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 49,061
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,400
Percent Change Since 2010: 45.17%
More on Biloxi: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Mississippi With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Mississippi.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 60 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 26.6% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Forest took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while West Point was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Mississippi ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Mississippi
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Mississippi according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Mississippi:
- West Point
- Indianola
- Kosciusko
For more Mississippi reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Mississippi
- Best Places To Live In Mississippi
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Mississippi
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Mississippi
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest | 26.57% |
| 2 | Pontotoc | 17.42% |
| 3 | Ripley | 16.59% |
| 4 | Pascagoula | 14.09% |
| 5 | Gautier | 11.51% |
| 6 | New Albany | 10.36% |
| 7 | Carthage | 10.1% |
| 8 | Yazoo City | 9.95% |
| 9 | Horn Lake | 9.32% |
| 10 | Biloxi | 8.97% |
| 11 | Ocean Springs | 8.27% |
| 12 | Ridgeland | 6.67% |
| 13 | Canton | 6.58% |
| 14 | Bay St. Louis | 5.99% |
| 15 | Petal | 5.57% |
| 16 | Olive Branch | 5.55% |
| 17 | D'iberville | 5.5% |
| 18 | Gulfport | 5.42% |
| 19 | Natchez | 5.36% |
| 20 | Richland | 4.87% |
| 21 | Long Beach | 4.78% |
| 22 | Southaven | 4.63% |
| 23 | Hernando | 4.35% |
| 24 | Tupelo | 4.3% |
| 25 | Corinth | 3.88% |
| 26 | Amory | 3.83% |
| 27 | Laurel | 3.72% |
| 28 | Hattiesburg | 3.69% |
| 29 | Flowood | 3.43% |
| 30 | Moss Point | 3.36% |
| 31 | Meridian | 2.84% |
| 32 | Pearl | 2.84% |
| 33 | Oxford | 2.83% |
| 34 | Picayune | 2.79% |
| 35 | Clinton | 2.7% |
| 36 | Batesville | 2.58% |
| 37 | Greenwood | 2.56% |
| 38 | Vicksburg | 2.54% |
| 39 | Brandon | 2.53% |
| 40 | Starkville | 2.47% |
| 41 | Senatobia | 2.24% |
| 42 | Waveland | 1.93% |
| 43 | Brookhaven | 1.81% |
| 44 | Mccomb | 1.68% |
| 45 | Jackson | 1.48% |
| 46 | Louisville | 1.38% |
| 47 | Columbus | 1.37% |
| 48 | Byram | 1.36% |
| 49 | Cleveland | 1.25% |
| 50 | Madison | 1.12% |
| 51 | Philadelphia | 1.07% |
| 52 | Booneville | 0.77% |
| 53 | Columbia | 0.67% |
| 54 | Clarksdale | 0.54% |
| 55 | Grenada | 0.3% |
| 56 | Holly Springs | 0.25% |
| 57 | Greenville | 0.2% |
| 58 | Kosciusko | 0.18% |
| 59 | Indianola | 0.06% |
| 60 | West Point | 0.04% |
