Homefactsby IDLookupNew search

Neighborhood report

Picayune, MS

Pearl River CountyElev. 22 m
Population
11,839
Median home
$146,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Picayune

Picayune is a city in Mississippi with about 11,839 residents. Picayune sits in Pearl River County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $37,270. Homes carry a median value of $146,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (52.8%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

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

Look up anyone in Picayune, MS
Search Picayune residents by name — addresses, phone numbers, relatives, criminal & public records.
Search people →

Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,839
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$37,270
Per-capita income
$22,222
Poverty rate
25.8%
High-school grad or higher
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
33.6 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White52.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black39.1%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26%
Sales & office24.4%
Production, transportation & material moving22.7%
Service16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$146,500
Median gross rent
$907/mo
Owner-occupied
63.1%
Median year built
1977
Households
4,332
Avg. household size
2.68

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Picayune has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading3%
Math5%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONHighGrades 7–12
PICAYUNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PMHS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTERHighGrades 9–12
PICAYUNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ROSELAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–6
SOUTH SIDE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EARLY HEAD START NICHOLSONGrades -1–-1
EARLY HEAD START ROSA STREETGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime1% below national
Picayune381
Mississippi213
United States386
Trend
2021–2023
property crime49% above national
Picayune2,905
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
Trend
2021–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Pearl River County
HurricaneRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Picayune is in Pearl River County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Picayune sits in Pearl River County. Elevation ~22 m.

Map of Picayune
Picayune, MS
Where Picayune is
JacksonGulfportSouthavenHattiesburgBiloxiOlive BranchPicayune
Notable people from Picayune
Cailey FlemingJonathan BenderFreddie LittleRhyne HughesTiffany TravisBrandon FortenberryJerone DavisonCharles DeJurnettAngela Burks HillBobby Bounds
People searches in Picayune
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)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
Diamondhead (22 mi)Bay St. Louis (23 mi)Long Beach (33 mi)Gulfport (37 mi)Biloxi (44 mi)D'Iberville (47 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Picayune, MS (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Picayune, Mississippi.

Kenneth Lamar Mitchell, 36
Picayune · Pearl River County · 39466
AKA Skeet None
Donald Wayne Hall, 44
Picayune · Pearl River County · 39466
AKA Donald Hall, Donald W Hall
Brian Anthony Martin, 49
Picayune · Pearl River County · 39466

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

Picayune — frequently asked

What is the population of Picayune, Mississippi?
Picayune has a population of about 11,839, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Picayune?
The median home value in Picayune is $146,500, and the median gross rent is $907/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Picayune safe? What is the crime rate?
Picayune Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 381 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Picayune face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pearl River County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Picayune?
Picayune has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Picayune?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Picayune. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
Look up a person in Picayune →