Population Data, 1810 – 1860 (Population Figures in Thousands) Date Mississippi Percent of Increase United States 1810 31 ------ 7,224 ----- 1820 75 142 9,616 33 1830 137 83 12,901 34 1840 376 174 17,120 1850 607 61 23,261 36 1860 791 30 31,513

Chart Questions In what decade did Mississippi’s population grow the most? How did the population growth of the U.S. compare during that decade? In what decade did Mississippi’s population grow the least? Why do you believe Mississippi’s population grew so slow during that decade (in #3)? How does the overall population growth of MS compare to the that of the U.S.?