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Picayune

Mississippi · 11,885 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 $31,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $116,500. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
11,885
+13%since 2000
from 10,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Picayune
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,349
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,038
+27%since 2000
from $15,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(6,709)
Black33.4%(3,975)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(464)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other2.8%(336)
Diversity Score68.1%(8,089)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Picayune, Mississippi?

Picayune, Mississippi has about 11,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Picayune, Mississippi?

The typical household in Picayune, Mississippi earns about $31,349 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Picayune, Mississippi?

About 12.2% 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 28.8% 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 1,252 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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