Question: where does the state of mississippi rank in size
Answer: State of Mississippi Flag Seal Nickname ( s ) : `` The Magnolia State '' , `` The Hospitality State '' Motto ( s ) : Virtute et Armis Official language English Demonym Mississippian Capital ( and largest city ) Jackson Area Ranked 32nd Total 48,430 sq mi ( 125,443 km ) Width 170 miles ( 275 km ) Length 340 miles ( 545 km ) % water 3 % Latitude 30 ° 12 ′ N to 35 ° N Longitude 88 ° 06 ′ W to 91 ° 39 ′ W Population Ranked 32nd Total 2,988,726 ( 2016 est .