Kosciusko at a glance
- Population: about 6,842 residents, ranking 53rd of 299 Census places in Mississippi (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 7,110 residents in the 2020 Census, per the US Census Bureau.
- 2020 to 2023 change: a loss of about 3.8% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Mississippi places: 53rd of 299 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: roughly 82% of places in Mississippi rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 33.0582, longitude -89.5894 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Philadelphia, MS (33 mi); Canton, MS (41 mi); Greenwood, MS (47 mi); Yazoo City, MS (49 mi); Madison, MS (51 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller places: Ethel, MS (8 mi); Sallis, MS (10 mi); West, MS (15 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Kosciusko
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
Two loans can share an interest rate and still differ in APR once fees are counted, so compare APR; our personal loan calculator shows the difference over the full term.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Mississippi lending rules that apply in Kosciusko
The table carries the Mississippi rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Kosciusko.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF) Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Delayed-deposit (payday) fee caps | $20 per $100 advanced on checks ≤$250; $21.95 per $100 on checks over $250 (DBCF rule) Source says: "Delayed deposit transaction: $20.00 per $100.00 advanced for checks $250.00 and under" | Mississippi Secretary of State (DBCF administrative regulations) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | See the latest published figure value_text left null: the maximum finance charge for licensed small-loan lenders is set by Miss. Code § 75-17-21, which § 75-67-119 references as the limit; no retrievable official page published the current figure for direct verification. | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — check cashers (delayed-deposit/payday transactions) are licensed consumer-finance industries regulated by DBCF (Miss. Code § 75-67-501 et seq.) Source says: "These industries include Money Transmitter, Small Loan, Check Cashers, Pawnbroker, Title Pledge, Consumer Loan Broker" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Small loan license required (Small Loan Regulatory Law; Miss. Code § 75-67-105) Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of lending money ... without being the holder of a valid and subsisting license" | Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Kosciusko
These steps are the ones that most affect the offer you receive in Kosciusko:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Mississippi using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.