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Highest Central American population share, Mississippi cities · 2010

Mississippi cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Central American origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Central American residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 40 cities in Mississippi that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPCENTRAL AMERICAN SHAREVS 2000

01Pontotoc, MSMS6,1564.4%–

02Ripley, MSMS5,3772.5%–

03Forest, MSMS5,4331.5%–

04Biloxi, MSMS48,5161.3%–

05Gulf Park Estates, MSMS6,2640.9%–

06Brandon, MSMS26,1220.9%–

07Horn Lake, MSMS26,7410.9%–

08Diamondhead, MSMS9,4410.8%–

09Gulfport, MSMS76,5060.8%–

10Tupelo, MSMS38,0870.7%–

11Richland, MSMS7,6300.7%–

12Laurel, MSMS17,6620.7%–

13Saltillo, MSMS5,0600.6%–

14Petal, MSMS11,6940.6%–

15Ridgeland, MSMS24,7500.6%–

16Pearl, MSMS28,8640.6%–

17Hattiesburg, MSMS48,8020.6%–

18Jackson, MSMS141,1960.5%–

19Waveland, MSMS7,0420.4%–

20Southaven, MSMS57,8190.4%–

21Gautier, MSMS19,0690.4%–

22Ocean Springs, MSMS18,9930.4%–

23Natchez, MSMS14,8800.4%–

24University, MSMS5,3150.3%–

25Bay St. Louis, MSMS10,6340.2%–

26Hernando, MSMS18,8240.2%–

27Indianola, MSMS8,6370.2%–

28Olive Branch, MSMS47,5630.2%–

29Meridian, MSMS33,3700.1%–

30D'Iberville, MSMS13,5570.1%–

31Pascagoula, MSMS21,4090.1%–

32Clinton, MSMS26,6400.1%–

33Columbus, MSMS22,7920.1%–

34Columbia, MSMS6,5250.1%–

35Senatobia, MSMS8,4730.1%–

36West Point, MSMS9,7430.1%–

37Greenville, MSMS26,5300.1%–

38Vicksburg, MSMS19,8300.1%–

39Grenada, MSMS12,0880.1%–

40Starkville, MSMS25,7540.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES