13 Things You May Not Know Came From Mississippi Pine-Sol. Mike Mozart/Flickr. The Gamma-Electric Cell. Willie Williams/YouTube. Nystatin. Wikimedia. FedEx. erikleenaars/Flickr. The Flexible Flyer. Wikimedia. Rayon. Maggie Schreiter/Flickr. Soft Toilet Seat Covers. Clean Wal-Mart/Flickr. The Dollar Sign. What good is Mississippi known for? There’s no denying it; Mississippi is the […]
Land availability, low rent prices and access to the Gulf and highways for shipping make Mississippi the least expensive place to live in the U.S., Cole said. According to Cole, rent prices in Mississippi are 37 percent lower than the other 49 states. Is Mississippi a cheap place to live? […]
It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,803 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 4,200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Mississippi State University’s ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #196. Is Mississippi State University a party school? The […]
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity The enrolled student population at South Carolina State University is 92.7% Black or African American, 3.51% White, 1.24% Two or More Races, 0.428% Hispanic or Latino, 0.299% Asian, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0428% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. Is SC State […]
Students at Jackson State University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table. Can a white person attend Jackson State University? 90% […]
The majority of Southern Miss students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at Southern Miss is average.Southern Miss Student Racial-Ethnic Demographics. Faculty Race/Ethnicity Number Percent White 8,781 62.13% Black or African American 3,749 26.53% Hispanic 481 3.40% Is the University of Southern Mississippi an HBCU? Tougaloo College is an HBCU located in […]
The state is responsible for a number of medical firsts. Mississippi paved the way for the rest of the nation with major medical advancements, such as the first human lung transplant, the first heart transplant, and first kidney autotransplant. 7. Mississippi played a huge role in the Civil War. Is […]
Crops. Mississippi’s most valuable crops are cotton and soybeans. Production of cotton generates about 13% of the state’s total agriculutural receipts. Mississippi is a leading (#3) cotton-producing state. What are the top 3 major industries in Mississippi? Today, agriculture and forestry is Mississippi’s top industry. Mississippi produces more than half […]
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum With innovative exhibits that dive deep into Mississippi’s infamous past and involvement with the Civil Rights Movement, it’s easy to see why the museum is quickly becoming a top attraction for Mississippi visitors. What are 2 attractions in Mississippi? 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do […]
Any good foodie must-eat list has to include the state’s signature dessert: Mississippi Mud Pie. Perhaps no two families make it exactly the same, but the main idea is this: a gooey chocolate sauce glazed over melted marshmallows and a crusty brownie base. Why is it called Mississippi Mud Pie? […]
Agriculture, Fishing, And Gorestry The agricultural sector has employed over 30% of the state’s workforce. The sector generates about $6.3 billion every year thanks to the over 41,000farms in each of the 82 counties in Mississippi. Since Mississippi is largely rural, the farms collectively span 11million acres. What are 3 […]
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%). 0% of the households in Gulfport, MS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language. What are the racial makeup […]
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Biloxi, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.05%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%). 0% of the households in Biloxi, MS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language. What is the racial makeup […]
Ripley. #1 Most Diverse Places to Live in Mississippi. What city in Mississippi has the highest black population? Mound Bayou has a 96.8% African-American majority population in 2020, one of the largest of any community in the United States. What is the nicest city to live in in Mississippi? Madison […]
There were 925 crimes reported in Laurel, Mississippi in 2019, the most recent year crime data is available. Adjusted for population, the city’s annual crime rate is 5,008 incidents for every 100,000 people. What is the safest town in Mississippi? MadisonByram, a small city in Hinds County, earns the title […]