Gautier, MS Demographics

A map of Gautier's Population by Race

Gautier, Mississippi had a population of 19,024 in 2020. It was 53.0% White, 30.6% Black, 1.4% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gautier, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is the 21st 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).

Gautier's White Population

10,084 residents of Gautier identify as White, or 53.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Gautier roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #220 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more White than neighboring Pascagoula (46.7% White), and Moss Point (21.5% White). Gautier is less White than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (74.1% White), Escatawpa (68.5% White), and Ocean Springs (78.2% White).

Gautier's Black Population

5,828 residents of Gautier identify as Black, or 30.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gautier slightly less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #242 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more Black than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (9.7% Black), Escatawpa (22.3% Black), and Ocean Springs (7.2% Black). Gautier is less Black than neighboring Pascagoula (34.4% Black), and Moss Point (71.3% Black).

Gautier's Asian Population

268 residents of Gautier identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gautier roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more Asian than neighboring Pascagoula (0.7% Asian), Moss Point (0.3% Asian), and Escatawpa (0.6% Asian). Gautier is less Asian than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (2.7% Asian), and Ocean Springs (3% Asian).

Gautier's Hispanic Population

1,872 residents of Gautier identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gautier slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more Hispanic than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (7.4% Hispanic), Moss Point (3.7% Hispanic), Escatawpa (3.1% Hispanic), and Ocean Springs (5.8% Hispanic). Gautier is less Hispanic than neighboring Pascagoula (14.8% Hispanic).

Gautier's Native American/Other Population

188 residents of Gautier identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gautier roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (0.8% Native American/Other), Pascagoula (0.5% Native American/Other), Moss Point (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ocean Springs (0.7% Native American/Other). Gautier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Escatawpa (1.1% Native American/Other).

Gautier's Multiracial Population

784 residents of Gautier identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gautier roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Gautier is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gautier is more Multiracial than neighboring Pascagoula (3% Multiracial), and Moss Point (2.8% Multiracial). Gautier is less Multiracial than neighboring Gulf Park Estates (5.3% Multiracial), Escatawpa (4.4% Multiracial), and Ocean Springs (5% Multiracial).

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