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Chunky, Mississippi
Town · Population 268 · #251 in Mississippi
About Chunky
Chunky is a tiny community in eastern Mississippi, home to 268 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Chunky is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.
📰 Chunky News Today
- Traffic Advisory: Closure planned on U.S. 80 in Lauderdale County May 18 Mississippi.gov · May 6
- Linda Ann Jones Obituary Apr 19, 2026 robertbarhamffh.com · Apr 19
- Olen N. Hull Obituary Dec 15, 2025 robertbarhamffh.com · Dec 15
- Mississippi Stories: Michael May of Lazy Acres Mississippi Today · Jan 21
- 3 killed, 7 seriously injured after Halloween hayride crash NBC News · Nov 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chunky Unique
- The only place in America named Chunky — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)268
Rank in state#251 of 299
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density323/sq mi
Coordinates32.3275, -88.9302