Pass Christian, MS Demographics

A map of Pass Christian's Population by Race

Pass Christian, Mississippi had a population of 5,686 in 2020. It was 61.9% White, 25.0% Black, 3.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pass Christian, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is the 63rd 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).

Pass Christian's White Population

3,520 residents of Pass Christian identify as White, or 61.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pass Christian slightly larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #178 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more White than neighboring DeLisle (54.1% White). Pass Christian is less White than neighboring Henderson Point (89.7% White), Long Beach (76.6% White), Bay St. Louis (75.4% White), and Diamondhead (85.2% White).

Pass Christian's Black Population

1,420 residents of Pass Christian identify as Black, or 25.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pass Christian slightly less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #261 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more Black than neighboring Henderson Point (0% Black), Long Beach (9.1% Black), Bay St. Louis (14.6% Black), and Diamondhead (3.5% Black). Pass Christian is less Black than neighboring DeLisle (37.5% Black).

Pass Christian's Asian Population

175 residents of Pass Christian identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pass Christian roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more Asian than neighboring Henderson Point (0.9% Asian), DeLisle (0.5% Asian), Long Beach (2.8% Asian), Bay St. Louis (1% Asian), and Diamondhead (1.4% Asian).

Pass Christian's Hispanic Population

248 residents of Pass Christian identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pass Christian roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #80 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson Point (4.3% Hispanic), DeLisle (2.7% Hispanic), and Bay St. Louis (4.3% Hispanic). Pass Christian is less Hispanic than neighboring Long Beach (5.1% Hispanic), and Diamondhead (4.6% Hispanic).

Pass Christian's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Pass Christian identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pass Christian roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson Point (0.4% Native American/Other), and Long Beach (0.7% Native American/Other). Pass Christian is less Native American/Other than neighboring DeLisle (1.1% Native American/Other).

Pass Christian's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Pass Christian identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pass Christian roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pass Christian is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pass Christian is more Multiracial than neighboring Henderson Point (4.7% Multiracial), DeLisle (4% Multiracial), Bay St. Louis (4% Multiracial), and Diamondhead (4.5% Multiracial). Pass Christian is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Beach (5.6% Multiracial).

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