Pascagoula, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pascagoula, Mississippi is 21,812 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in Mississippi. The median household income is $43,286, the median home value is $132,500, and the median age is 34.6.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (22,302 → 21,476).
21,812
Population
1419
People / sq mi
$43,286
Median Income
$132,500
Median Home Value
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Pascagoula covers 15.4 sq mi of land at 1419 people per square mile.
About Pascagoula, MS
Remote work is unusually rare in Pascagoula: 2.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 21,812 residents, Pascagoula is a city in Mississippi. It ranks #19 among cities in Mississippi by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $43,286, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 26.6%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $132,500, with typical rent around $896.
College attainment is 19.6%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Pascagoula city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pascagoula city had a population of 22,302 in 2010 and 21,476 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,302 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
21,476
Population (2024)
22,302
Population (2010)
22,302
Peak (2010)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,302 |
| 2011 | 22,290 |
| 2012 | 22,173 |
| 2013 | 22,093 |
| 2014 | 22,178 |
| 2015 | 22,004 |
| 2016 | 21,861 |
| 2017 | 21,773 |
| 2018 | 21,749 |
| 2019 | 21,699 |
| 2020 | 21,969 |
| 2021 | 21,888 |
| 2022 | 21,671 |
| 2023 | 21,589 |
| 2024 | 21,476 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.6% |
| Black or African American | 37.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,286
Median Household Income
$25,731
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$132,500
Median Home Value
$896
Median Rent
51.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.3%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
87.7%
Public Transit
2.4%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.2%
Foreign Born
86.4%
Non-English at Home
7.1%
Veterans
19.5%
With Disability
87.0%
Health Insurance
93.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.9% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pascagoula, Mississippi has a population of 21,812 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in Mississippi.
The median household income in Pascagoula, Mississippi is $43,286, with 26.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pascagoula, Mississippi is $132,500, with median monthly rent at $896 and a homeownership rate of 51.8%.
The median age in Pascagoula, Mississippi is 34.6 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (22,302 → 21,476).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.