Neshoba County, Mississippi
Neshoba County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Neshoba County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,676 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,996 inhabitants. Its county seat is Philadelphia. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Neshoba County at a glance
Neshoba County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Mississippi counties
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PhiladelphiaPopulation 7,003
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Quick Facts about Neshoba County
| Population | 28,996 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 1481 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7535,-89.1176 |
| Altitude | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital | Philadelphia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:56:06 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Neshoba County is located at 32°45'13"N 89°7'3"W (32.7535000, -89.1175700). It has 4 neighbors: Kemper County, Leake County, Newton County and Winston County.
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The largest city of Neshoba County is Philadelphia with a population of 7,003. Other cities include and Coldwater population 1,534. See all Neshoba County cities & populated places.
Neshoba County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Neshoba County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 7,003 | City in Mississippi, USA |
| Coldwater | 1,534 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation i...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Neshoba County
Official Website- Philadelphia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Neshoba County decreased by 2.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,757 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,742 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,533 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,460 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,481 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,473 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,435 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,151 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,118 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,996 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Neshoba County (5)
People born in Neshoba County, including sheriff and politician Lawrence A. Rainey, politician Wilmer Carter, lawyer and politician Jenifer Branning, .
More notable people
- Wayne Burkes (American politician) he was born in 06/12/1929
- Herman Tucker he was born in 02/09/1928
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |