How many states are East of the Mississippi?

Answer by  JB28 (285)

Not including Minnesota, which is bisected by the Mississippi, there are a total of 26 states east of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, and Iowa.

Answer by  snessia (991)

Total, I'd say 28 states are east of the Mississippi. Fully east are: Michigan, Indiana, Alabama, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. On the Missisipi or partially east of it are: Lousiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.