Escatawpa, MS Demographics

A map of Escatawpa's Population by Race

Escatawpa, Mississippi had a population of 3,254 in 2020. It was 68.5% White, 22.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Escatawpa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is the 89th most populous. 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).

Escatawpa's White Population

2,230 residents of Escatawpa identify as White, or 68.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Escatawpa larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #148 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more White than neighboring Moss Point (21.5% White), and Pascagoula (46.7% White). Escatawpa is less White than neighboring Helena (80.5% White), Big Point (91.4% White), and Vancleave (85.9% White).

Escatawpa's Black Population

725 residents of Escatawpa identify as Black, or 22.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Escatawpa less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more Black than neighboring Helena (9.1% Black), Big Point (0.8% Black), and Vancleave (4.2% Black). Escatawpa is less Black than neighboring Moss Point (71.3% Black), and Pascagoula (34.4% Black).

Escatawpa's Asian Population

20 residents of Escatawpa identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Escatawpa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more Asian than neighboring Moss Point (0.3% Asian), and Vancleave (0.5% Asian). Escatawpa is less Asian than neighboring Helena (0.8% Asian), Big Point (1% Asian), and Pascagoula (0.7% Asian).

Escatawpa's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Escatawpa identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Escatawpa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Point (2.9% Hispanic), and Vancleave (3% Hispanic). Escatawpa is less Hispanic than neighboring Helena (3.6% Hispanic), Moss Point (3.7% Hispanic), and Pascagoula (14.8% Hispanic).

Escatawpa's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Escatawpa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Escatawpa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Helena (0.8% Native American/Other), Moss Point (0.4% Native American/Other), Big Point (1% Native American/Other), and Pascagoula (0.5% Native American/Other). Escatawpa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vancleave (1.4% Native American/Other).

Escatawpa's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Escatawpa identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Escatawpa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Escatawpa is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Escatawpa is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Point (2.8% Multiracial), Big Point (2.9% Multiracial), and Pascagoula (3% Multiracial). Escatawpa is less Multiracial than neighboring Helena (5.3% Multiracial), and Vancleave (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.