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Mize, MS
Town in Smith County, Mississippi.
Population
248
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Mize and its ZIP codes
Mize at a glance
- Mize is 62% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Mize, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Mize.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,536
2,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,922
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.8M
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mize, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mize, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Mize
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TaylorsvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Mount OliveTown | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| MageeCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| RaleighTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| CollinsCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| SosoTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| Bay SpringsCity | 18 mi | 14.9 |
| MendenhallCity | 20 mi | 5.3 |
| PuckettVillage | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| SeminaryTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| D'LoTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| LouinTown | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| PolkvilleTown | 24 mi | 17.2 |
| PrentissTown | 26 mi | 3 |
| MontroseTown | 26 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mize, MS in?
- Mize is in Smith County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Mize, MS?
- About 248 people live in Mize, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mize?
- Nearby places include Taylorsville (7.3 mi), Mount Olive (9.5 mi), Magee (11 mi), Raleigh (12 mi), Sylvarena (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023