The East South Central is one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions of the United States. The East South Central States refer to a region in the United States consisting of four states: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
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East South Central United States
One of the nine U.S. Census Divisions in the United States is made up of the states in the East South Central States. The division comprises Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Alabama is the biggest state in terms of total area among the East South Central States. The total area of Alabama is 52,419 square miles. Mississippi ranks in second position with 48,430 square miles and Tennessee is in the third position with 42, 143 square miles. Kentucky is the smallest state among East South Central States with a total area of 40,409 square miles. Tennessee of the East South Central State is the highly populated country and ranks first. Alabama and Kentucky are in second and third position respectively in terms of population. Mississippi is the least populated state of these four states.
Alabama's capital city is Montgomery. The major cities of Alabama are Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa. Alabama has a lot of beautiful places to visit. The capital city of Kentucky is Frankfort. It has seven major and popular cities namely Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington and Frankfort. Mississippi too has a few major cities. The popular cities of Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven and Biloxi. The capital of Mississippi is Jackson. The third biggest state among the East South Central States is Tennessee. The capital city of Tennessee is Nashville. The popular cities of the state are Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Clarksville. The top ten largest cities of East South Central States of the USA are Nashville, Memphis, Louisville, Lexington, Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Knoxville, Mobile, and Chattanooga.
The East South Central United States consists of four states: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Popular cities in the East South Central States are Birmingham, Montgomery, Louisville, Jackson, Memphis and Nashville.
List of East South Central United States
| State | Capital | Major Cities | Populaion 2020 Census | Land Area (Sq mi) | Density (Sq mi) | Total County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery | Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa | 5,024,279 | 50,645 sq mi (131,171 km2) | 95.8 | 67 |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington and Frankfort | 4,505,836 | 39,486 sq mi (102,269 km2) | 111.8 | 120 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Biloxi | 2,961,279 | 46,923 sq mi (121,531 km2) | 63.8 | 82 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Clarksville | 6,910,840 | 41,235 sq mi (106,798 km2) | 158.8 | 95 |
U.S. East South Central States Facts
| Region Name | East South Central States |
| Country | United States of America |
| U.S. Census Classification | South - East South Central Division |
| States Included | Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee |
| Number of States | 4 |
| Total Population (2025 est.) | 19-20 million |
| Total Area | 230,000 sq mi (596,000 km²) |
| Most Populous State | Tennessee |
| Largest City | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Major Cities | Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Huntsville, Jackson, Louisville |
| Capital Cities | Montgomery, Frankfort, Jackson, Nashville |
| Climate | Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters |
| Major Rivers | Mississippi River, Tennessee River, Ohio River |
| Economic Profile | Manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, logistics, healthcare |
| Cultural Significance | Blues, country music, Civil Rights history, Southern traditions |
| Time Zones | UTC -5 (Eastern Time), UTC -6 (Central Time) |
| Famous For | Music heritage, Southern cuisine, historic landmarks, river systems |