Pascagoula metropolitan area
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The Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in the southeastern corner of Mississippi that covers two counties - Jackson and George. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 150,564 (though a July 1, 2005 estimate placed the population at 157,199). It is also part of the larger Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area.
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[edit] Counties
[edit] Communities
[edit] Cities and towns
- Gautier
- Lucedale
- Moss Point
- Ocean Springs
- Pascagoula (Principal city)
[edit] Census-designated places
- Big Point
- Escatawpa
- Gulf Hills
- Gulf Park Estates
- Helena
- Hickory Hills
- Hurley
- Latimer
- St. Martin
- Vancleave
- Wade
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 150,564 people, 54,418 households, and 41,014 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 77.13% White, 19.34% African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $36,924, and the median income for a family was $42,239. Males had a median income of $33,286 versus $21,656 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $16,053.
