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Escatawpa

Mississippi · 3,722 residents · 6.678 sq mi
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Escatawpa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,722
+4%since 2000
from 3,566 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
557 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Escatawpa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,474
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,101 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,316
+15%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+83%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(2,852)
Black17.6%(627)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(1,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,764)
Black21.7%(806)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(98)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score49.1%(1,828)
Diversity Score
49
+25%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

Escatawpa, Mississippi has about 3,722 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

The typical household in Escatawpa, Mississippi earns about $34,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escatawpa, Mississippi expensive?

In Escatawpa, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Escatawpa, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

About 12.6% of people in Escatawpa, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escatawpa, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Escatawpa, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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