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Escatawpa

Mississippi · 3,254 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 $28,218. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,254
−9%since 2000
from 3,566 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
487 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+29%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Escatawpa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,218
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,596
+99%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+105%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(2,230)
Black22.3%(725)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(101)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other1.1%(36)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,754)
Diversity Score
54
+37%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

Escatawpa, Mississippi has about 3,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

The typical household in Escatawpa, Mississippi earns about $28,218 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Escatawpa, Mississippi?

About 9.8% 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 17.2% 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 648 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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