Picayune, Mississippi

Population Data for Picayune, MS:

Population – 24473
Male – 47.92 %
Female – 52.08 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 80.82 %
Hispanic – 1.43 %
African American – 16.73 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.48 %
Asian – 0.32 %

Geographic Data for Picayune, Mississippi:

Population Density – 167.93 per sq. mi
Elevation – 317 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Picayune:

In Elementary School – 3,023 (48.21 %)
In High School – 1,546 (24.66 %)
In College – 842 (13.43 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,378 (9.00 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,121 (7.32 %)
Some College, No Degree – 3,366 (21.98 %)
High School Graduate – 4,733 (30.90 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,455 (9.50 %)

Employment and Household Data for Picayune, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 50.70 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.61 %
Unemployment Level – 8.28 %

Median Household Income – $28,186.00
Average Household Size – 2.62

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.79 %
2 Vehicles – 34.72 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.10 %

Average Cost to Rent in Picayune - $422 per month