Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    421,201
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    0.759% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.6%
    1.69% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,418
    1.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $205,000
    6.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    180,232
    0.672% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.3% of the residents in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,268 degrees awarded in 2024), Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,268 degrees), and Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (112 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS was $205,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

    Most people in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS was 2 cars per household.

    Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS borders Mobile, AL, New Orleans-Metairie, LA, and Picayune, MS.

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    Population & Diversity

    Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS is home to a population of 421k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.77% of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (277k people) in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      277k ± 538
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      83.1k ± 1.57k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      18.6k ± 1.53k
    6.68%
    Hispanic Population
    28.1k people

    In 2024, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (277k people) in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.68% of the people in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS are hispanic (28.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.77%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    15.9k people
    3.73%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15.6k people

    As of 2024, 3.77% of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS residents (15.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS was 3.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      12,731 ± 1,094
    2. Vietnam
      9,328 ± 686
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      7,495 ± 716

    Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS.

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    Health

    87.9% of the population of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 5.13% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,875 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,875 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.1%
    Uninsured
    38.8%
    Employer Coverage
    16.3%
    Medicaid
    11.7%
    Medicare
    16%
    Non-Group
    5.13%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS declined by 5.16% from 12.8% to 12.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS employs 180k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS were Health Care & Social Assistance (27,455 people), Retail Trade (19,539 people), and Manufacturing (18,237 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,446), Utilities ($88,236), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,341).

    Employment

    Occupations

    180k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,744
    0.672%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS grew at a rate of 0.672%, from 179k employees to 180k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, are Management Occupations (18,267 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,669 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,030 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    180k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,744
    0.672%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS grew at a rate of 0.672%, from 179k employees to 180k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,455 people), Retail Trade (19,539 people), and Manufacturing (18,237 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, though some of these residents may live in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,869
    Median earning men ± $1,176
    $34,926
    Median earning women ± $792

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,773), Wholesale Trade ($65,379), and Manufacturing ($63,996).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,757), Manufacturing ($47,420), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,637).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 562
      Retail Trade
    2. 464
      Retail Trade
    3. 456
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.54M
      Manufacturing
    2. $1.36M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $756k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS awarded 3,455 degrees. The student population of Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,277 male students and 5,690 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS are White (2,000 and 57.9%), Black or African American (665 and 19.2%), Unknown (288 and 8.34%), and Hispanic or Latino (237 and 6.86%).

    The largest universities in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,268 and 94.6%), Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (3,268 and 94.6%), and Blue Cliff College-Gulfport (112 and 3.24%).

    The most popular majors in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS are General Health Services (244 and 7.06%), Registered Nursing (236 and 6.83%), and General Business (211 and 6.11%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 8,967 students enrolled in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,573 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Health Services
      244 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      236 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      211 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS was General Health Services with 244 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
      3,268 degrees awarded
    2. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
      3,268 degrees awarded
    3. Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
      112 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with 3,268 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1,440 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS, which is 0.715 times less than the 2,015 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,000 degrees mean that there were 3.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 665 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($3,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,075) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS was $205,000 in 2024, which is 0.616 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $192,000 to $205,000, a 6.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS is 68.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $205,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,574
    $115,159
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,934

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.6% of the housing units in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,418
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,476
    168k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,647

    In 2024, the median household income of the 168k households in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS grew to $62,418 from the previous year's value of $61,266.

    The following chart displays the households in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
    2. Carpooled (9.11%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.47%)

    In 2024, 79.7% of workers in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (7.47%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.69% of the workforce in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS (64.4k out of 413k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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