Big Point, MS Demographics

A map of Big Point's Population by Race

Big Point, Mississippi has an estimated population of 731, a large increase from the 618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 13.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Point has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Point, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 22.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Point is ranked the 230th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Point was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Point's White Population

636 residents of Big Point, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Point is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Big Point ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Big Point's population has decreased from 91.4% to 87.0%.

Big Point is more White than neighboring Helena (76.8% White), Escatawpa (75% White), and Moss Point (22.5% White). Big Point is less White than neighboring Hurley (92.6% White), and Wade (96.9% White).

Big Point's Black Population

0 residents of Big Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Point is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Big Point ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Point's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Big Point is less Black than neighboring Hurley (0.2% Black), Helena (1.2% Black), Escatawpa (17.7% Black), and Moss Point (68.7% Black).

Big Point's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Point is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Big Point ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Point's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Big Point is less Asian than neighboring Wade (3.1% Asian), Helena (17.4% Asian), and Moss Point (0.8% Asian).

Big Point's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Point is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Point ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Point's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Big Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Hurley (0.8% Hispanic), Escatawpa (0.7% Hispanic), and Moss Point (6.2% Hispanic).

Big Point's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Point is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Point ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Point's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Big Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurley (3.8% Native American/Other), Escatawpa (2.2% Native American/Other), and Moss Point (0.3% Native American/Other).

Big Point's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Big Point, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Point is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Big Point ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 427.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Point's population has increased from 2.9% to 13.0%.

Big Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Hurley (2.5% Multiracial), Wade (0% Multiracial), Helena (4.5% Multiracial), Escatawpa (4.3% Multiracial), and Moss Point (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.