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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Picayune Micro

Picayune, MS · 1 counties · 48,621 residents · 811.319 sq mi
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Picayune has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,912. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,621
+26%since 1990
from 38,714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+10%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K42K48K54K59K1990201020202024Picayune
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,912
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,133 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,160
+61%since 1990
from $9,418 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
20.2% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(32,819)
Black14.2%(5,511)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(274)
Asian0.2%(65)
Diversity Score33.9%(13,130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(41,181)
Black12.1%(5,888)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(686)
Asian0.3%(130)
Diversity Score30.6%(14,895)
31
−10%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Picayune, MS?

Picayune, MS has about 48,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Picayune, MS?

The typical household in Picayune, MS earns about $30,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Picayune, MS expensive?

In Picayune, MS, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Picayune, MS?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Picayune, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Picayune, MS?

About 18.4% of people in Picayune, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Picayune, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Picayune, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,907 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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