MS state guide

Mississippi Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 299 Census incorporated-place records and Central Time coverage for Mississippi.

299 incorporated-place records1 time zone

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Census incorporated places in Mississippi

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including town, city, and village.

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Time zones in Mississippi

Mississippi uses Central Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Mississippi

Mississippi has 299 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 166 towns, 113 cities, and 20 villages.

Types represented in this directory

  • town (166)
  • city (113)
  • village (20)

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