Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Mississippi!
Mississippi became the 20th state on Dec. 10, 1817. Its name comes from a native American word meaning “great waters” or “father of waters.” The low-lying state is bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi’s western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River. It is the 32nd largest state by area.
Jackson is the state capital of Mississippi, as well as its largest city, with a metro population of 590,000. The state is the 35th most populous in the country.
Official Mississippi State Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Mississippi’s official state symbols:
– Bird: Mockingbird
– Fish: Largemouth or Black Bass
– Water Mammal: Bottlenosed Dolphin
– State Waterfowl: Wood Duck
– Butterfly: Spicebush Swallowtail
– Land Mammal: Red Fox and White-tailed Deer
– Tree and Flower: Magnolia
Find more information about Mississippi’s state symbols here.
Fun Facts about Mississippi
The Mississippi River is the largest in the United States and is the nation’s chief waterway. Its nickname is Old Man River.
Mississippi was the first state in the nation to have a planned system of junior colleges.
In 1963 the University of Mississippi Medical Center accomplished the world’s first human lung transplant and, on January 23, 1964, Dr. James D. Hardy performed the world’s first heart transplant surgery.
The world’s largest shrimp is on display at the Old Spanish Fort Museum in Pascagoula.
The first female rural mail carrier in the United States was Mrs. Mamie Thomas. She delivered mail by buggy to the area southeast of Vicksburg in 1914.
The Vicksburg National Cemetery is the second largest national cemetery in the country. Arlington National Cemetery is the largest.
Famous people from Mississippi include actors Jimmy Buffett, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Oprah Winfrey, and Jim Henson.
NCP Panel Members in Mississippi
Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Mississippi panel members answered some of our survey questions!
How long have you been a panel member?
– 26% of survey respondents have been members for 15 or more years.
– 18% have been members for less than a year.
– 80% of respondents have lived in Mississippi for more than 15 years.
Is the area you live rural, suburban, or urban?
– 48% live in rural areas
– 41% live in suburban areas
– 11% live in urban areas
Do you have children?
– 75% of respondents have children
– Of those, 27% have children living in their home
Shopping habits of NCP Panel Members in Mississippi
Do you think peoples’ shopping habits differ based on where they live? We’re curious about this, so we asked our panel members questions about how, when, and where they shop, along with some other questions about their habits.
Here’s what our panel members in Mississippi had to say about their shopping habits:
– 67% of respondents shop both online and in-store, with 29% shopping in-store only.
– 54% of respondents tend to shop at the same stores.
– 71% of respondents mostly stick to their list when shopping, but sometimes make impulse purchases.
– 63% of respondents shop alone, with another 21% shopping with a spouse or partner.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, 56% of panel members shop mostly at mass-merchandise retailers. Another 29% primarily shop at grocery stores. Price, location, and convenience are the top factors that influence where people decide to shop.
Convenience while shopping
While ordering groceries and other items online has long been an option, the COVID-19 pandemic made delivery and pick-up a lot more common for people.
Here’s what Mississippi panel members had to say about it:
– 61% never order groceries online and pick up at the store, while 27% do sometimes.
– 69% never order groceries online to be delivered, while 20% do sometimes.
We also wondered if the weather influenced a person’s choice between online and in-person shopping. 36% of respondents said weather doesn’t impact their decision, with 33% saying they prefer in-person shopping regardless of the weather.
And finally: self-checkout. Some people love it, others hate it. According to our survey, 25% of respondents always choose self-checkout, with another 46% indicating they frequently choose it. 21% of respondents rarely use it, and 7% never do.
Interests of NCP panel members in Mississippi
Here are a few other fun facts about Mississippi panel members from our survey!
About half of our respondents engage in outdoor recreational activities regularly or occasionally. The most popular outdoor activities are hiking and walking – it was a favorite for 71% of panel members. A few of the unique answers panel members wrote in include beekeeping, fishing, and yard work.
We asked panelists which sports they follow, and 41% said football, while 49% said none. Some of the other sports panelists follow are gymnastics.
We also wanted to know: what place would you recommend to visitors in your hometown or state? The most popular types of attractions panel members recommend in Mississippi are restaurants, culinary places and local markets. Here are some of the answers we got from panel members:
– Birthplace of Elvis
– Vicksburg National Park
– Mississippi Aquarium
– Natchez Trace
– Ship Island
– Coastal areas
Did you learn anything new about Mississippi ? How do your shopping habits compare to panel members in Mississippi ? We hope you enjoy learning about panel members in other states. Stay tuned for the next one: Missouri!
Join NCP!
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Regards,
Taylor
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