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Pascagoula, MS

Founded 1718Jackson CountyElev. 3 m
Population
21,812
Median home
$132,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Pascagoula

Pascagoula is home to roughly 21,812 residents. Pascagoula was founded in 1718 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 34.6 and the median household income is $43,286. Homes carry a median value of $132,500, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (44.8%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,812
Median age
34.6
Median household income
$43,286
Per-capita income
$25,731
Poverty rate
28.5%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
Unemployment
9.5%
Avg. commute
18.7 min
Work from home
2.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White44.8%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black37.4%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.7%
Sales & office22.3%
Service18.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$132,500
Median gross rent
$896/mo
Owner-occupied
51.8%
Median year built
1973
Households
8,680
Avg. household size
2.43

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Pascagoula has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading1%
Math2%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

COLLEGE & CAREER TECHNICAL INST.HighGrades 9–12
PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
TRENT LOTT ACADEMYMiddleGrades 5–6
WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EASTLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
PASCAGOULA OPPORTUNITY CENTEROther
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOLGrades 15–15

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime42% below national
Pascagoula223
Mississippi213
United States386
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime112% above national
Pascagoula4,132
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Pascagoula was founded in 1718 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS
Where Pascagoula is
JacksonGulfportSouthavenHattiesburgBiloxiOlive BranchPascagoula
Historic places

44 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad DepotPascagoula Central Fire Station No. 1Bodden, Capt. Willie, HouseBrash, Anna C., HouseClinton, Capt. F. L., HouseColle Company HousingGautier, Adam, HouseGautier, Eugene, House
Notable people from Pascagoula
Jimmy BuffettTony DeesMelvin BookerJimmy "Orion" EllisAntonio HarveyMike EzellLitterial GreenCharles SellierSarah ThomasJoey Butler
People searches in Pascagoula
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
Moss Point (5 mi)Gautier (7 mi)Ocean Springs (14 mi)D'Iberville (21 mi)Biloxi (23 mi)Gulfport (31 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Pascagoula, MS (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Steven Lloyd Robison, 66
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39581
AKA Steven Lloyd Robinson, Steve Robison
Kevin Andrew Martin, 32
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39567
AKA Kevin Martin, Kevin A Martin
Kevin Martinez Brown, 53ABSCONDER
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39567
AKA Goo Brown, Kevin M Brown
Kevin Martinez Brown, 53
Pascagoula · 39567
Steffon Earl Richardson, 45
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39567
AKA Daniel M Jackson, Steffon Richardson
William David Wilson, 54
Pascagoula · 39561
AKA David William Wilson
Michael Dewayne Jones, 58
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39567
AKA Dwayne Jones, M Dewayne Jones
Lee Leon James, 56
Pascagoula · Jackson County · 39567
AKA Frank James, Lee James

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

Pascagoula — frequently asked

What is the population of Pascagoula, Mississippi?
Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pascagoula?
The median home value in Pascagoula is $132,500, and the median gross rent is $896/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pascagoula safe? What is the crime rate?
Pascagoula Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 223 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula?
Pascagoula has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pascagoula?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Pascagoula. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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