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Braxton, MS
Village in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Population
189
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
0
Braxton and its ZIP codes
Braxton at a glance
- Braxton is about 5.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Braxton, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Simpson County. PPP loans are for Braxton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,735
7,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Braxton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Braxton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Braxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| D'LoTown | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| MendenhallCity | 7.5 mi | 5.3 |
| PuckettVillage | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| FlorenceCity | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| GeorgetownTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| MageeCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| BrandonCity | 17 mi | 25.7 |
| RichlandCity | 18 mi | 12.5 |
| PearlCity | 19 mi | 25.5 |
| PolkvilleTown | 20 mi | 17.2 |
| TerryTown | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| New HebronTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| ByramCity | 21 mi | 20.4 |
| FlowoodCity | 22 mi | 28.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Braxton, MS in?
- Braxton is in Simpson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Braxton, MS?
- About 189 people live in Braxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Braxton?
- Nearby places include D'Lo (5 mi), Mendenhall (7.5 mi), Puckett (12 mi), Robinhood (12 mi), Florence (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023