US Counties

The heart of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast beats in Harrison County. It stretches along the shoreline. Biloxi and Gulfport are the largest cities.

The heart of Mississippi beats strong in Hinds County. It’s where the state capital, Jackson, stands tall, which has a growing population.

Holmes County lies deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The old ways still hold strong. Blues music echoes through the air.

Humphreys County is pure Delta. You’ll find it in the northwest part of Mississippi, where the land is flat and the cotton grows tall.

Issaquena County is the least populous county in Mississippi with just over 1,300 residents. You’ll find it in the western part of the state.

Itawamba County sits in the northeastern corner of Mississippi, bordering Alabama. The county’s named after a Chickasaw chief.

Jackson County is down on the Gulf Coast, bordering Alabama. Moss Point, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gautier make up its main cities.

Jasper County is located in the middle of the state’s east side, nearly bordering Alabama. Bay Springs and Paulding are its two county seats.

Jefferson County sits in the southwestern part of Mississippi, bordering Louisiana. History runs deep, dating back to the early 1800s.

Jefferson Davis County sits in south-central Mississippi, about halfway between Jackson and the Gulf Coast. It’s named after Jefferson Davis.

Jones County is deep in the Piney Woods of southeastern Mississippi. Laurel and Ellisville share the title of county seat.

Kemper County is in east-central Mississippi, right on the Alabama border. The land here rolls and dips, a mix of forests and farmland.

Northwest Mississippi is home to Lafayette County, a place steeped in history. Oxford is the county seat that sits at its heart.

Lamar County is down in southern Mississippi. It’s right next to Hattiesburg and not far from the Gulf Coast. Purvis is the county seat.

The eastern edge of Mississippi is where you’ll spot Lauderdale County. It’s right on the Alabama border, giving folks a taste of two states.