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Picayune

Mississippi · 10,878 residents · 18.038 sq mi
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Picayune has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,100. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,878
+3%since 2000
from 10,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Picayune
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,971
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,428
+17%since 2000
from $15,798 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+67%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(6,471)
Black35.8%(3,769)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(121)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(6,329)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(6,269)
Black36.6%(3,986)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(333)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other1.9%(208)
Diversity Score66.3%(7,216)
Diversity Score
66
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Picayune, Mississippi?

Picayune, Mississippi has about 10,878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Picayune, Mississippi?

The typical household in Picayune, Mississippi earns about $26,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Picayune, Mississippi expensive?

In Picayune, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Picayune, Mississippi?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Picayune, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Picayune, Mississippi?

About 25.4% of people in Picayune, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Picayune, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Picayune, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 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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