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This article is about the U.S. state of Mississippi. For the river, see Mississippi River. For other uses, see Mississippi (disambiguation). State of Mississippi Flag Seal Nickname(s): "The Magnolia State", "The Hospitality State" Motto(s): Virtute et Armis Official language English Demonym Mississippian Capital (and largest city) Jackson Largest metro Greater Jackson Area Ranked 32nd  • Total 48,430 sq mi (125,443 km 2 )  • Width 170 miles (275 km)  • Length 340 miles (545 km)  • % water 3%  • Latitude 30° 12′ N to 35° N  • Longitude 88° 06′ W to 91° 39′ W Population Ranked 32nd  • Total 2,984,100 (2017 est.) [1]  • Density 63.5/sq mi  (24.5/km 2 ) Ranked 32nd  • Median household income $40,037 [2] (51s/t) Elevation  • Highest point Woodall Mountain [3] [4] [5] 807 ft (246.0 m)  • Mean 300 ft  (90 m)  • Lowest point Gulf of Mexico [4] Sea level Before statehood Mississippi Territory Admission to Union December 10, 1817 (20th) Governor Phil Bryant (R) Lieutenant Go...