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Pass Christian

Mississippi · 6,459 residents (2025 est.) · 8.236 sq mi
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Pass Christian has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,212. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,900. Households here earn about 39% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,097
−7%since 2000
from 6,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,459 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Pass Christian
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,212
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,743 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,551
+79%since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−7%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(4,287)
Black27.9%(1,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(115)
Asian3.5%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(3,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(4,297)
Black19.1%(1,164)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(170)
Asian2.7%(164)
Other5%(302)
Diversity Score57.9%(3,528)
Diversity Score
58
−3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+91%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

Pass Christian, Mississippi has about 6,097 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pass Christian, Mississippi earns about $78,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pass Christian, Mississippi expensive?

In Pass Christian, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $270,900, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pass Christian, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

About 8.4% of people in Pass Christian, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pass Christian, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pass Christian, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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