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Population Review

Picayune city, MS — Population & Demographics

Picayune city, MS has a population of 11,839. The median household income is $37,270 and the median age is 39.3.

11,839

Population

$37,270

Median Income

$146,500

Median Home Value

39.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White53.4%
Black or African American39.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$37,270

Median Household Income

$22,222

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$146,500

Median Home Value

$907

Median Rent

63.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.9%

High School+

14.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

79.8%

Public Transit

5.6%

Work From Home

33.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

51.4%

Foreign Born

97.1%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

21.2%

With Disability

87.7%

Health Insurance

92.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.4%
Manufacturing10.0%
Construction9.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.6%
Information6.4%
Retail Trade6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.6%
Public Administration2.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Picayune city, MS has a population of 11,839 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Picayune city, MS is $37,270, with 23.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Picayune city, MS is $146,500, with median rent at $907.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.