Christian is a city located in Harrison County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 8.4 square miles (22.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 10 ft. With a population of approximately 6,579 residents, Christian offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.5% males and 53.5% females, and it has a population density of 781.35 people per square mile (301.68/km²). Christian lies at a latitude of 30.32 and a longitude of -89.25, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (6.9%), followed by English (10.7%), German (12%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39571.