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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Mississippi City Spending Rankings

3 cities with 50,000+ residents · Average Fiscal Health Score: 57/100

Cities
3
Total Population
281K
Avg Fiscal Score
57/100
Total Police Spending
$96.5M

Healthiest Fiscal Cities

Southaven55K
C
Gulfport73K
C
Jackson153K
C

Most Fiscally Stressed

Jackson153K
C
Gulfport73K
C
Southaven55K
C

All 3 Cities in Mississippi

Jackson, MS

Pop. 153K

C
Total Spending
$6.4B
Per Capita
$42,004

Gulfport, MS

Pop. 73K

C
Total Spending
$8.4B
Per Capita
$116,149

Southaven, MS

Pop. 55K

C
Total Spending
$601.7M
Per Capita
$10,958