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Gautier, MS

Founded 1867Jackson CountyElev. 2 m
Population
19,026
Median home
$162,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Gautier

Gautier is home to roughly 19,026 residents. Gautier was founded in 1867 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $62,480. Homes carry a median value of $162,700, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.8%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,026
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$62,480
Per-capita income
$34,349
Poverty rate
17.9%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.8%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black32.1%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.4%
Sales & office24.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16.7%
Service15.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$162,700
Median gross rent
$1,077/mo
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Median year built
1988
Households
7,358
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Gautier has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading5%
Math5%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GAUTIER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
SINGING RIVER ACADEMYMiddleGrades 5–6
COLLEGE PARK ELEMElementaryGrades -1–4
GAUTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
MARTIN BLUFFElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% below national
Gautier285
Mississippi213
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Gautier2,231
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gautier Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gautier.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Jackson County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gautier is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gautier was founded in 1867 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~2 m.

Map of Gautier
Gautier, MS
Where Gautier is
JacksonGulfportSouthavenHattiesburgBiloxiOlive BranchGautier
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lewis, Col. Alfred E., House
Notable people from Gautier
Mario Edwards, Jr.Cade MaddoxKez McCorvey
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Michael Smith (3)John Smith (3)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Pascagoula (7 mi)Ocean Springs (8 mi)Moss Point (8 mi)D'Iberville (14 mi)Biloxi (17 mi)Gulfport (24 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gautier, MS (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gautier, Mississippi.

John Yemana Green, 49
Gautier · Jackson County · 39553
James Wesley Lee, 49
Gautier · New Hanover County · 39553
AKA John W Lee, John Lee
James Wesley Lee, 49
Gautier · Jackson County · 39553
AKA James W Lee, Wescat Lee

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gautier — frequently asked

What is the population of Gautier, Mississippi?
Gautier has a population of about 19,026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gautier?
The median home value in Gautier is $162,700, and the median gross rent is $1,077/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gautier safe? What is the crime rate?
Gautier Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 285 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gautier face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Gautier?
Gautier has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gautier?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Gautier. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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