Port Gibson, Mississippi
Port Gibson: city in Mississippi, USA
About
Port Gibson is a city located in the county of Claiborne in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,567 and a population density of 344 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,287 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Port Gibson
| Population | 1,287 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Claiborne County |
| Postal code | 39150 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 4.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.9610,-90.9840 |
| Altitude | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Capital city | Port Gibson is capital of Claiborne County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:28:54 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 283 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -21.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Port Gibson is located at 31°57'40"N 90°59'2"W (31.9609900, -90.9839900).
Port Gibson map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Port Gibson decreased by 21.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,567 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,560 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,470 | -6.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,441 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,422 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,410 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,393 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,351 | -3.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,335 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,312 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,287 | -1.94% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Port Gibson
1US Agricultural Department
1204 Market St, Port Gibson, MS 39150, United States View details
Phone: +16014378121 | Website available
People born in Port Gibson (13)
People born in Port Gibson, including football coach Bob Shannon, educator Cleo W. Blackburn, writer Constance Cary Harrison, .
More notable people
- John Newell (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1837
- Pete Brown (professional golfer) he was born in 02/02/1935
- J.D. Short (American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist) he was born in 26/02/1902
- Irwin Russell (American poet and writer) he was born in 03/06/1853
- V. C. Shannon (American politician) he was born in 02/05/1910
- Yolanda Moore (American basketball coach) she was born in 01/07/1974
- Henry Hughes (American lawyer, politician and Confederate Colonel from Mississippi) he was born in 17/04/1829
- Clement Sulivane (American politician) he was born in 20/08/1838
- Pinckney R. Tully (American businessman and politician) he was born in 23/03/1824
- Samuel Reading Bertron (American banker) he was born in 26/02/1865
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Port Gibson, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175342 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State (MS) | 39096-7500 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Port Gibson, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Port Gibson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Gibson Post Office | Port Gibson (MS) | 39150 |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Gibson distances to largest Mississippi cities