Guntown, Mississippi
Guntown: Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States
About
Guntown is a town located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,083 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,797 inhabitants.
The town was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Guntown
| Population : | 2,797 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 38849 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 12.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:13:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 231 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Guntown is located at 34°26'35"N 88°39'35"W (34.4431600, -88.6597800).
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Demographics
The population of Guntown increased by 25.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,083 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,217 | 6.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,320 | 4.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,404 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,500 | 3.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,601 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,710 | 4.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,736 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,771 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,792 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,797 | 0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Guntown (1)
musician Esther Smith was born in Guntown
Schools in Guntown
College & universities near Guntown, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176169 | Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville (MS) | 38829 |
Post offices near Guntown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Guntown Post Office | Guntown (MS) | 38849 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Tupelo | 38,303 | City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States |
| Saltillo | 5,071 | Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Baldwyn | 3,249 | City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Verona | 3,209 | City in Lee County, Mississippi |
| Nettleton | 1,896 | Town of the United States |
| Shannon | 1,765 | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA |
| Plantersville | 1,125 | City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Guntown distances to largest Mississippi cities
