Most residents in poverty, Mississippi counties

Mississippi counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 82 counties in Mississippi that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 82 is 4,710. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Union County, MS, up 13 places to #45.