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TheState of Mississippi has a total of fourmetropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that are fully or partially located in the state. 17 of the state's 82counties are classified by theUnited States Census Bureau as metropolitan. As of the2000 census, these counties had a combined population of 1,194,522 (42.0% of the state's total population). Based on a July 1, 2009 population estimate, that figure rose to 1,311,726 (44.4% of the state's total population).[1]
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | July 1, 2009 Estimate | 2000 Census | Growth Rate (2000–2009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson MSA | 540,866 | 497,197 | 8.78% |
| Gulfport-Biloxi MSA1 | 238,772 | 246,190 | –3.01% |
| Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA2 | 233,392 | 176,789 | 32.02% |
| Pascagoula MSA13 | 155,603 | 150,564 | 3.35% |
| Hattiesburg MSA | 143,093 | 123,812 | 15.57% |
| 1 The Gulfport-Biloxi and Pascagoula metropolitan areas were significantly impacted byHurricane Katrina in 2005. Prior to the hurricane, both areas had experienced steady to moderate population growth. 2 Population figures only reflect the Mississippi portion (four counties) of theMemphis TN-AR-MS metro area. 3 As of 2020, this area is no longer designated as a metropolitan statistical area. Jackson County is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area, and George County is not included in any metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area. | |||
TheUnited States Census Bureau defines aCombined Statistical Area (CSA) as an aggregate of adjacentCore Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs)[2] that are linked by commuting ties. There are three combined statistical areas in Mississippi.
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