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Bay St. Louis

Mississippi · 9,284 residents · 14.692 sq mi
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Bay St. Louis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,700. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,284
+13%since 2000
from 8,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+24%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Bay St. Louis
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,657
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,736
+88%since 2000
from $18,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+70%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(6,483)
Black16.6%(1,359)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(138)
Asian1.1%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(3,344)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(6,996)
Black14.6%(1,357)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(396)
Asian1%(93)
Other2.7%(247)
Diversity Score47.8%(4,439)
Diversity Score
48
+17%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi has about 9,284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi earns about $43,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay St. Louis, Mississippi expensive?

In Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $200,700, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

About 17.9% of people in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay St. Louis, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,221 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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