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Pascagoula

Mississippi · 22,010 residents · 15.376 sq mi
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Pascagoula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 4,190 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,300. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,010
−16%since 2000
from 26,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+13%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Pascagoula
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,203
+43%since 2000
from $16,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(17,084)
Black28.8%(7,557)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,019)
Asian0.9%(247)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(15,668)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(10,272)
Black34.4%(7,561)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(3,254)
Asian0.7%(152)
Other2.4%(521)
Diversity Score79.2%(17,427)
Diversity Score
79
+32%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pascagoula, Mississippi?

Pascagoula, Mississippi has about 22,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pascagoula, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pascagoula, Mississippi earns about $41,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pascagoula, Mississippi expensive?

In Pascagoula, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Pascagoula, Mississippi?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pascagoula, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pascagoula, Mississippi?

About 24.7% of people in Pascagoula, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pascagoula, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pascagoula, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,889 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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