Demographics in Picayune, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Picayune?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

11,839

Male

5,518

46.6%

Female

6,321

53.4%

Median Age

39.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

53.4%

Black

39.1%

Hispanic

3.8%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More

5.7%

Other

1.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

9.4%

High School or Higher

35.2%

Foreign Born

1.5%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

32.5%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Picayune, MS has a population of 11,839 with a median age of 39.3. The racial makeup is 53.4% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 39.1% Black. About 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.5%.