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Collins, Mississippi
City · Population 2,241 · #90 in Mississippi
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About Collins
Set in the southern part of Mississippi, Collins is a small town counting 2,241 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Collins is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.96 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 282 residents per square mile.
📰 Collins News Today
- Football great Glen Collins joins the show Mississippi Today · Jul 29
- Jackson Native Glen Collins amongst seven stars inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame The Mississippi Link · Aug 6
- Perry Dale Collins Obituary (2026) - Toomsuba, MS - Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Former MSU football star Glen Collins ‘so honored’ to be going into the Miss. Sports Hall of Fame Mississippi Scoreboard · Jul 22
- Ellen Phelps Collins Obituary May 27, 2026 Riemann Family Funeral Homes · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Collins Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Collins — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Collins
- Graham's Fish Camp — regional
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Grand Paradise Waterpark · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Collins
- Robertson Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Collins
- CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- COLLINS ELEMENTARY
- COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL
- COVINGTON CO VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL
- COVINGTON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
- HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Covington County Hospital Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,241
Rank in state#90 of 299
Land area7.96 sq mi
Density282/sq mi
Coordinates31.6483, -89.5676