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Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula, city, in Jackson County, Mississippi. Pascagoula had 21,409 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,010 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,710 (±42). GEOID 2855360.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,409
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,010 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,710 ±42
Median household income
$52,222
±$6,364 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$144,700
±$11,164 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$894
±$31 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Pascagoula and what county is it in?
Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi. It covers 15.4 square miles of land, 1,431 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pascagoula is in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pascagoula, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,409 people lived in Pascagoula on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 22,010 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,710 (±42).
| Measure | Pascagoula | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,710 ±42 | 145,249 | −99 |
| Households | 8,734 ±482 | 57,647 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.13 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,309 ±486 | 63,558 | no clear change |
Pascagoula's population since 2000
From 26,200 in 2000 to 21,409 in 2025: down 18.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pascagoula as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pascagoula?
The median resident of Pascagoula is 35.9 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.1%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±1.7 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±2.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±1.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.9 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.0% ±3.0 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.1% ±3.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.7% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±1.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±2.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±2.2 pts | 11.5% | −5.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±2.7 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±3.0 pts | 26.7% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±3.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pascagoula earn?
Half of Pascagoula's 8,734 households earn less than $52,222 a year (±$6,364), against $66,201 in Jackson County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $49,089 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,222 ±$6,364 | $66,201 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,024 ±$4,693 | $88,071 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,264 ±$2,139 | $35,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.4% ±3.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.1% ±7.3 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6% ±3.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pascagoula?
Owners occupy 53.6% of Pascagoula's occupied homes and renters 46.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $144,700 by its owner (±$11,164). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 53.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $144,700 ±$11,164 | $193,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $894 ±$31 | $1,101 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.6% ±8.0 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,515 ±$120 | $1,550 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.6% ±3.8 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.4% ±3.8 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 10,309 ±486 | 63,558 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.2% ±4.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±3.5 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pascagoula building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Pascagoula in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pascagoula work and get to work?
84.6% of Pascagoula's workers drive alone and 3.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4% ±2.3 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | −4.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.6% ±3.5 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±1.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pascagoula?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Pascagoula, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,525 (Tract 421) to $110,833 (Tract 426).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 420Jackson County | 5,322 | $32,663 |
| Tract 421Jackson County | 2,765 | $31,525 |
| Tract 426Jackson County | 2,709 | $110,833 |
| Tract 422.01Jackson County | 2,497 | $43,825 |
| Tract 422.02Jackson County | 2,432 | $61,111 |
| Tract 425Jackson County | 2,298 | $79,135 |
| Tract 419Jackson County | 1,957 | $46,083 |
| Tract 429Jackson County | 2,000 | $71,025 |
| Tract 427Jackson County | 672 | $42,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pascagoula) · Census block assignment files
How does Pascagoula compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pascagoula is the 1,821st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Pascagoula ranks 66th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 187 |
| Median household income | 66th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 183 |
| Median home value | 82nd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 80th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th | 171 |
| Median age | 113th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 142nd | 182 |
| Work from home | 57th | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 160th | 185 |
Pascagoula's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Pascagoula with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pascagoula?
8 of the 57 figures for Pascagoula on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pascagoula are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pascagoula.