PASCAGOULA METROPOLITAN AREA

The 'Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area' is a metropolitan area in the southeastern corner of Mississippi that covers two counties - Jackson and George. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 150,564. The area was significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A July 1, 2006 estimate placed the population at 152,405.^[1] Prior to the hurricane, the area had experienced steady population growth. It is also part of the larger Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area.

Contents

Counties

Communities

Cities and towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated places

Demographics

See also

References

Counties

★ George

★ Jackson

Communities

Cities and towns

★ Gautier

★ Lucedale

★ Moss Point

★ Ocean Springs

★ Pascagoula (Principal city)

Census-designated places

★ Big Point

★ Escatawpa

★ Gulf Hills

★ Gulf Park Estates

★ Helena

★ Hickory Hills

★ Hurley

★ Latimer

★ St. Martin

★ Vancleave

★ Wade

Unincorporated places

★ Agricola

★ Benndale

★ Bexley

★ Kreole

★ Merrill

★ Orange Grove

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 150,564 people, 54,418 households, and 41,014 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.13% White, 19.34% African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $36,924, and the median income for a family was $42,239. Males had a median income of $33,286 versus $21,656 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,053.

See also

★ List of metropolitan areas in Mississippi

★ List of micropolitan areas in Mississippi

★ List of cities in Mississippi

★ List of towns and villages in Mississippi

★ List of United States metropolitan areas

References

1. Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Mississippi: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006