This list includes 26 Cities and Towns in Mississippi that start with B, from “Baldwyn” to “Byram”. They include small historic main-street towns and larger coastal or suburban communities. Use this list for research, travel planning, school projects, genealogy, or local reference.
Cities and Towns in Mississippi that start with B are incorporated municipalities and notable communities with names beginning in B. For example, Biloxi grew from a coastal port into a regional tourist center.
Below you’ll find the table with state and population.
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Cities and Towns in Mississippi that start with B
| Place | County | Country | Population (Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwyn | Prentiss | United States | 3,071 (2020) |
| Bassfield | Jefferson Davis | United States | 212 (2020) |
| Batesville | Panola | United States | 7,523 (2020) |
| Bay St. Louis | Hancock | United States | 9,284 (2020) |
| Bay Springs | Jasper | United States | 1,664 (2020) |
| Beaumont | Perry | United States | 718 (2020) |
| Beauregard | Copiah | United States | 265 (2020) |
| Belmont | Tishomingo | United States | 1,844 (2020) |
| Belzoni | Humphreys | United States | 1,938 (2020) |
| Benoit | Bolivar | United States | 365 (2020) |
| Bentonia | Yazoo | United States | 319 (2020) |
| Beulah | Bolivar | United States | 242 (2020) |
| Big Creek | Calhoun | United States | 120 (2020) |
| Biloxi | Harrison | United States | 49,449 (2020) |
| Blue Mountain | Tippah | United States | 995 (2020) |
| Blue Springs | Union | United States | 436 (2020) |
| Bolton | Hinds | United States | 441 (2020) |
| Boyle | Bolivar | United States | 511 (2020) |
| Brandon | Rankin | United States | 25,138 (2020) |
| Braxton | Simpson | United States | 171 (2020) |
| Brookhaven | Lincoln | United States | 11,674 (2020) |
| Brooksville | Noxubee | United States | 999 (2020) |
| Bruce | Calhoun | United States | 1,707 (2020) |
| Bude | Franklin | United States | 795 (2020) |
| Byhalia | Marshall | United States | 1,339 (2020) |
| Byram | Hinds | United States | 11,598 (2020) |
Descriptions
Baldwyn
A city located in both Prentiss and Lee counties, known for being near the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Brice’s Crossroads and for its historic downtown district.
Bassfield
A small town in Jefferson Davis County, incorporated in 1906. It’s known for its quiet, rural character and is part of the state’s Pine Belt region, offering a glimpse into small-town Mississippi life.
Batesville
A city and one of two county seats of Panola County. Located near Interstate 55, it is a key commercial and industrial hub for the North Mississippi region.
Bay St. Louis
A scenic Gulf Coast city and the county seat of Hancock County. Known for its vibrant arts scene, historic Old Town, beautiful beachfront, and resilience after Hurricane Katrina.
Bay Springs
A city and the first county seat of Jasper County. Founded in 1888, it grew with the expansion of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad through the pine forests of central Mississippi.
Beaumont
A town in Perry County located along the Leaf River. It serves as a gateway to the De Soto National Forest, offering numerous outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking, canoeing, and camping.
Beauregard
A historic town in Copiah County named for Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard. Once a bustling railroad stop, it is now a quiet community rich in Civil War-era history.
Belmont
A town in Tishomingo County in the state’s northeastern corner. It is situated near the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and is known for its strong community atmosphere and local industries.
Belzoni
A city and the county seat of Humphreys County in the Mississippi Delta. Dubbed the “Catfish Capital of the World,” it is a major center for the state’s vital aquaculture industry.
Benoit
A small town in Bolivar County, located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Surrounded by rich agricultural land, it holds a place in the history of blues music.
Bentonia
A town in Yazoo County famous for the unique “Bentonia School” of blues music. It celebrates this heritage with the annual Bentonia Blues Festival, attracting fans from around the world.
Beulah
A town in Bolivar County, located in the Mississippi Delta. Incorporated in 1888, its history is deeply connected to the region’s agricultural past, particularly cotton and soybean farming.
Big Creek
A small town in Calhoun County, incorporated in 1906. As one of the smallest incorporated municipalities in Mississippi, it offers a snapshot of quiet, rural life in the northern part of the state.
Biloxi
A major city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, founded in 1699. It is famous for its casino resorts, sand beaches, professional baseball team, and deep-sea fishing charters.
Blue Mountain
A town in Tippah County, home to Blue Mountain Christian University. The town’s name originates from a local ridge that often appears blue from a distance due to the local atmospheric haze.
Blue Springs
A town in Union County, notable as the site of a major Toyota manufacturing plant. The arrival of this facility has significantly impacted the economy of northeast Mississippi since 2011.
Bolton
A town in Hinds County, located just west of Jackson. It is known as the birthplace of influential blues musician Charley Patton and is a featured site on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Boyle
A town in Bolivar County, situated in the Mississippi Delta. Its economy has historically been based on agriculture, and it is located near the larger city and educational hub of Cleveland.
Brandon
A rapidly growing city and the county seat of Rankin County. As a key suburb of Jackson, it blends a historic downtown square with modern amenities, including a large outdoor amphitheater.
Braxton
A village in Simpson County, south of the Jackson metro area. A small, close-knit community named for a railroad official when the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad was built through the area.
Brookhaven
A city and the county seat of Lincoln County. Known as the “Homeseeker’s Paradise,” it features a historic downtown, the Mississippi School of the Arts, and a diverse local economy.
Brooksville
A town in Noxubee County, located in eastern Mississippi. Its history is tied to the area’s agricultural past, and it is located near the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
Bruce
A town in Calhoun County, named for U.S. Senator Blanche K. Bruce. A commercial center for the county, it hosts the Bruce Sawmill Festival to celebrate its rich lumber industry heritage.
Bude
A town in Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi. Originally a bustling lumber mill town, it is now a quiet community near the Homochitto National Forest, offering access to outdoor recreation.
Byhalia
A town in Marshall County near the Tennessee border. Its name is from a Chickasaw word meaning “Great White Oak,” and it’s experiencing significant industrial growth due to its proximity to Memphis.
Byram
A city in Hinds County, situated along the Pearl River south of Jackson. One of Mississippi’s newest cities, it officially incorporated in 2009 after a long community-led effort.
