City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Pascagoula, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pascagoula - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

21,812
Residents
$43,286
Median income
$132,500
Median home
$1,067
Median rent (state)

Pascagoula - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Pascagoula lands in the 11th percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
21st
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
3rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pascagoula, MS

21,812 people live in Pascagoula, Mississippi - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $43,286 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 26.6%. Home values in Pascagoula run a median of $132,500, and the median resident age is 34.6 years. 19.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 50.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 7 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Slowing), down 12% from five years earlier. Pascagoula's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 5197.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 65.2°F with 70.4 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Mississippi at 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,067 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Mississippi, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 92.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

21,812 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$43,286 /yr

Poverty 26.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Pascagoula compare to other US cities?

Where Pascagoula sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 21% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Mississippi, Pascagoula ranks #56 of 56 Mississippi cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Pascagoula's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

11thIncome percentile
3rdSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pascagoula's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pascagoula's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 30 Avg. percentile National median
Pascagoula's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pascagoula's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$132,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 79% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pascagoula $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pascagoula, MS Pascagoula, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pascagoula, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pascagoula, MS median $43,286/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pascagoula, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pascagoula, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 26.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
21,812
Median Income
$43,286
Median Home Value
$132,500
Median Age
34.6
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Labor force participation
50.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5197.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
326.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4870.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.2°F
Annual Precipitation
70.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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21,200 residents21,400 residents21,600 residents21,800 residents22,000 residents22,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 21,978 residents 21,409 residents ▼ -2.6%
Pascagoula's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
7
housing units authorized
Single-Family
7
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 10
2021 0
2022 4
2023 7
2024 7

Permit volume decreased 12% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
87.7%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
2.4%
Other
0.8%

Based on 8,208 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pascagoula sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,067/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Vicksburg
20,944 people
Columbus
23,616 people
Ridgeland
24,548 people
Gautier
19,026 people
Ocean Springs
18,561 people
Brandon
25,352 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pascagoula's 21,812 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Suwanee, GA
21,811 people
Carbondale, IL
21,813 people
Merrick, NY
21,816 people
Massapequa, NY
21,822 people
Rio Rico, AZ
21,798 people
Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), VA
21,828 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pascagoula's $43,286 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dardanelle, AR
$43,287 median income
West Sharyland, TX
$43,288 median income
Marysvale, UT
$43,289 median income
Wytheville, VA
$43,283 median income
Lorimor, IA
$43,281 median income
Motley, MN
$43,281 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pascagoula, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pascagoula, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.6% 37.5% 6.8% 6.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.0% White 48.6% Black or African American 37.5% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.8% Two or more races 6.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pascagoula compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pascagoula (this city) 21,812 $43,286
Vicksburg 20,944 $42,484
Columbus 23,616 $40,588
Ridgeland 24,548 $63,470
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pascagoula, MS?

What is the population of Pascagoula, MS? +

Pascagoula, MS counts 21,812 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pascagoula, MS? +

Median annual household income in Pascagoula runs $43,286, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pascagoula? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pascagoula; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

Is Pascagoula, MS safe? +

Pascagoula has a total crime rate of 5197.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pascagoula, MS? +

Pascagoula's median home value sits at $132,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Pascagoula? +

The average annual temperature in Pascagoula runs 65.2°F, 70.4 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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