Apportionment History
From 1789 to 1817, the Mississippi Territory was represented in Congress by a non-voting delegate. Since becoming a state on December 10, 1817, Mississippi has sent between one and eight representatives to Congress.
| 1817 | 1820 | 1830 | 1840 | 1850 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 1860 | 1870 | 1880 | 1890 | 1900 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 1910 | 1920 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
- Mississippi was granted statehood on December 10, 1817.
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