Pascagoula, MS Demographics

A map of Pascagoula's Population by Race

Pascagoula, Mississippi has an estimated population of 21,710, a slight decrease from the 22,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% White, 34.1% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pascagoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pascagoula has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pascagoula, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pascagoula is ranked the 19th 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). Pascagoula was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pascagoula's White Population

10,420 residents of Pascagoula, or 48.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pascagoula is lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Pascagoula ranks 240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Pascagoula's population has increased from 46.7% to 48.0%.

Pascagoula is more White than neighboring Moss Point (22.5% White). Pascagoula is less White than neighboring Gautier (53.1% White), Escatawpa (75% White), Helena (76.8% White), and Gulf Park Estates (81.6% White).

Pascagoula's Black Population

7,401 residents of Pascagoula, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pascagoula is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Pascagoula ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Pascagoula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 34.1%.

Pascagoula is more Black than neighboring Gautier (29.5% Black), Escatawpa (17.7% Black), Helena (1.2% Black), and Gulf Park Estates (3.8% Black). Pascagoula is less Black than neighboring Moss Point (68.7% Black).

Pascagoula's Asian Population

268 residents of Pascagoula, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pascagoula is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Pascagoula ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's Asian population has grown by an estimated 76.3%. Asian residents' share of Pascagoula's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Pascagoula is more Asian than neighboring Moss Point (0.8% Asian), and Escatawpa (0% Asian). Pascagoula is less Asian than neighboring Gautier (1.5% Asian), Helena (17.4% Asian), and Gulf Park Estates (1.3% Asian).

Pascagoula's Hispanic Population

2,727 residents of Pascagoula, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pascagoula is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pascagoula ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pascagoula's population has decreased from 14.8% to 12.6%.

Pascagoula is more Hispanic than neighboring Moss Point (6.2% Hispanic), Gautier (10.3% Hispanic), Escatawpa (0.7% Hispanic), Helena (0% Hispanic), and Gulf Park Estates (8.8% Hispanic).

Pascagoula's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pascagoula ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pascagoula's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Pascagoula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moss Point (0.3% Native American/Other), Gautier (1.7% Native American/Other), Escatawpa (2.2% Native American/Other), and Gulf Park Estates (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pascagoula's Multiracial Population

889 residents of Pascagoula, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pascagoula is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Pascagoula ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pascagoula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pascagoula's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%.

Pascagoula is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Point (1.4% Multiracial), Gautier (3.9% Multiracial), and Gulf Park Estates (3.7% Multiracial). Pascagoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Escatawpa (4.3% Multiracial), and Helena (4.5% 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.