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Pass Christian

Mississippi · 5,686 residents · 8.236 sq mi
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Pass Christian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
5,686
−14%since 2000
from 6,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Pass Christian
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,079
+12%since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(3,520)
Black25%(1,420)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(248)
Asian3.1%(175)
Other4.7%(269)
Diversity Score67.6%(3,843)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

Pass Christian, Mississippi has about 5,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pass Christian, Mississippi earns about $47,250 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 $183,200, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Pass Christian, Mississippi?

About 43.7% 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 16.1% 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 129 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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