Pascagoula, MS Demographics
A map of Pascagoula's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,272 | 46.7% |
Black | 7,561 | 34.4% |
Hispanic | 3,254 | 14.8% |
Multiracial | 666 | 3.0% |
Asian | 152 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 105 | 0.5% |
Pascagoula, Mississippi had a population of 22,010 in 2020. It was 46.7% White, 34.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pascagoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is the 19th 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).
Pascagoula's White Population
10,272 residents of Pascagoula identify as White, or 46.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Pascagoula slightly less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #240 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more White than neighboring Moss Point (21.5% White). Pascagoula is less White than neighboring Gautier (53% White), Escatawpa (68.5% White), Helena (80.5% White), and Gulf Park Estates (74.1% White).
Pascagoula's Black Population
7,561 residents of Pascagoula identify as Black, or 34.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pascagoula roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #222 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more Black than neighboring Gautier (30.6% Black), Escatawpa (22.3% Black), Helena (9.1% Black), and Gulf Park Estates (9.7% Black). Pascagoula is less Black than neighboring Moss Point (71.3% Black).
Pascagoula's Asian Population
152 residents of Pascagoula identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pascagoula roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more Asian than neighboring Moss Point (0.3% Asian), and Escatawpa (0.6% Asian). Pascagoula is less Asian than neighboring Gautier (1.4% Asian), Helena (0.8% Asian), and Gulf Park Estates (2.7% Asian).
Pascagoula's Hispanic Population
3,254 residents of Pascagoula identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pascagoula slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more Hispanic than neighboring Moss Point (3.7% Hispanic), Gautier (9.8% Hispanic), Escatawpa (3.1% Hispanic), Helena (3.6% Hispanic), and Gulf Park Estates (7.4% Hispanic).
Pascagoula's Native American/Other Population
105 residents of Pascagoula identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pascagoula roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moss Point (0.4% Native American/Other). Pascagoula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gautier (1% Native American/Other), Escatawpa (1.1% Native American/Other), Helena (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gulf Park Estates (0.8% Native American/Other).
Pascagoula's Multiracial Population
666 residents of Pascagoula identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pascagoula roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pascagoula is ranked #151 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pascagoula is more Multiracial than neighboring Moss Point (2.8% Multiracial). Pascagoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Gautier (4.1% Multiracial), Escatawpa (4.4% Multiracial), Helena (5.3% Multiracial), and Gulf Park Estates (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.