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Polkville, Mississippi
Town · Population 588 · #187 in Mississippi
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About Polkville
Set in the central part of Mississippi, Polkville is a tiny community, home to 588 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Polkville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 17.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 34 residents per square mile.
📰 Polkville News Today
- Manhunt underway in Polkville after suspect opens fire on Smith County deputies WAPT · Jul 26
- Rosie M. Richardson Manning Obituary Apr 7, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Apr 10
- Polkville search ends after suspect in deputy shooting is found dead near Bienville National Forest WAPT · Jul 27
- Miss Greyson McCoy Westberry Obituary (2026) - Morton, MS - Wolf Funeral Services - Morton Legacy obituary · Mar 23
- Polkville, Mississippi Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Polkville Unique
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)588
Rank in state#187 of 299
Land area17.18 sq mi
Density34/sq mi
Coordinates32.1909, -89.6960