Census ACS · #567 μSA
Picayune Metro Area
The Picayune, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 56,781 residents. The median household income is $56,535 and the median home value is $174,500.
56,781
Population
70
People / sq mi
$56,535
Median Income
$174,500
Median Home Value
The Picayune CBSA covers 811 sq mi of land at 70.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,535
Median Household Income
$28,399
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$174,500
Median Home Value
$887
Median Rent
82.9%
Homeownership
Education
87.8%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
35.9 min
Avg Commute
55.0%
Foreign Born
Picayune spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Picayune, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 56,781 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #567 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Picayune metro area is $56,535, with a per capita income of $28,399.
The Picayune, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Picayune, Ms CBSA (38100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Picayune: 82.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Picayune is a metro area in MS with a population of 56,781.
The typical household earns $56,535, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.4%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $174,500, with typical rent around $887.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.0%, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Picayune, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.