As of December 1, 2024, Mississippi has 3,165 Baptist churches, representing a 1.21% increase from 2023. Among these, 3,079 churches (97.28%) operate independently, while 86 (2.72%) are affiliated with larger organizations. The top three cities with the highest number of Baptist churches are Jackson (184), Columbus (80), and Greenville (69). On average, Baptist churches in Mississippi have been established for 6 years.