Escatawpa, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,626
Population
543/sq mi density
$35,313
Median Income
$25,826 per capita
$89,800
Home Value
$146,990 Zillow
$1,318
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$35,313 median income, 20.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $1,318/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,626
Census 2023
Population Density
543
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.6 km²)
Median Age
50.3 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.6%
Black
22.1%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.2%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.4%
Veterans
10.1%
68% above US avg (6%)
Disability
32.8%
152% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
79.0%
14% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
21.0%
144% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.465
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,626 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 543 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.1% |
| Female | 56.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.6% |
| Black or African American | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.4% |
| Veterans | 10.1% |
| Disability | 32.8% |
| Health Insurance | 79.0% |
| Uninsured | 21.0% |
| Broadband Access | 67.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.465 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |