MS
Mississippi
State government overview
The governor of Mississippi is Tate Reeves (Republican), in office since January 2020. In Congress, Mississippi is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 4 representatives. The Mississippi Legislature has a 52-seat Senate and a 122-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2027.
Governor of Mississippi
Tate Reeves
Republican · In office since January 2020
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
Mississippi in Congress
5 Republicans, 1 Democrat
U.S. Senate
- Cindy Hyde-SmithR · Senator
- Roger WickerR · Senator
U.S. House
- Trent KellyR · District 1
- Bennie ThompsonD · District 2
- Michael GuestR · District 3
- Mike EzellR · District 4
Mississippi Legislature
- Senate · 52 seats · 51 members listed
- 34 Republican, 17 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 122 seats · 120 members listed
- 77 Republican, 41 Democratic, 2 Independent
2,946,779
Population
$56,447
Median income
5.8%
Unemployment
38.6
Median age
Education
High school or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher25.1%
Graduate or professional9.9%
Housing
Median home value$169,800
Median rent$954
Homeownership rate70.0%
18.9%
Poverty rate
$31,549
Per capita income
57.4%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)