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Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula, MS Combined Statistical Area
The Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area is made up of five counties in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. The statistical area consists of the Gulfport–Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2010 census placed the CSA population at 411,066, and as of 2019, is estimated to be 442,165. The area was significantly impacted by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, although population growth has steadily rebounded in recent years. Counties *Hancock *Harrison *George *Jackson *Stone Communities Places with more than 25,000 inhabitants * Gulfport *Biloxi Places with 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants * Gautier *Long Beach * Moss Point *Ocean Springs *Pascagoula Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants *Bay St. Louis * D'Iberville * Diamondhead CDP * Gulf Hills CDP *Pass Christian * St. Martin CDP * Waveland Places with less than 5,000 inhabitants * Big Point CDP * Escatawpa CDP * Gulf Park Estates CDP * Helena CDP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula ( ) is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is the principal city of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area. The population was 22,392 at the 2010 census, down from 26,200 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 21,699. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The city is served by three airports: Mobile Regional Airport, to the northeast in Alabama; Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, about west of Pascagoula; and the Trent Lott International Airport, to the north in Jackson County. The current mayor of the city is Jay Willis. History Early history The name ''Pascagoula'', which means "bread eater", is taken from the Pascagoula, a group of Native Americans found in villages along the Pascagoula River some distance above its mouth. Hernando de Soto seems to have made the first contact with them in the 1540s, though little is known o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiln, Mississippi
Kiln (pronounced "Kill") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. The town is located about northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,238 at the 2010 census. History From earliest inhabitants to United States annexation The earliest inhabitants of the area were Choctaw and Muscogee Indians, who lived along the banks of a river (later named the Jourdan River) emptying into the Bay of Saint Louis. These tribes hunted, fished, and trapped on the land prior to settlement by the French. In 1682, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer, claimed the region for France and named it "Louisiana", in honor of King Louis XIV, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast became part of the Lower Louisiana District. Following the French claiming of the land, French settlers, many from Canada, began to move into the area surrounding mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurley, Mississippi
Hurley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,551 at the 2010 census, up from 985 at the 2000 census. Geography Hurley is located in northeastern Jackson County at (30.663293, -88.499558). Mississippi Highway 613 passes through the center of town, leading north to Lucedale and south to Pascagoula, the Jackson county seat. Mississippi Highway 614 forms the southern edge of Hurley, leading west to Wade and east to the Alabama border. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hurley CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.30%, are water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,557 people, 507 households, and 362 families residing in the CDP. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 985 people, 331 households, and 278 families residing in the CDP. The population density ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hickory Hills, Mississippi
Hickory Hill is a neighborhood in the city of Gautier in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. Prior to 2010 it was an unincorporated area and recorded as a census-designated place, with a population of 3,046 at the 2000 census. At the 2010 census its population was included in the data for the city of Gautier. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Hickory Hills is located in the northern part of the city of Gautier at (30.454907, -88.640579), north of Interstate 10, with access from Exit 61. It is by road north of the center of Gautier, northwest of Pascagoula, the county seat, and northeast of Biloxi. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,046 people, 1,085 households, and 848 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,263 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.11% White, 14.31% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.82% from other races, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helena, Mississippi
Helena is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Moss Point Metropolitan Statistical Area. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 983. History A post office operated under the name Helena from 1910 to 1924. Geography Helena is in eastern Jackson County, east of Escatawpa and north of Moss Point. Interstate 10 passes south of the community, and Pascagoula, the county seat, is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Helena CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census ''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.'' 2000 Census As of the census of 2000, there were 778 people, 266 households, and 222 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 385.3 people per square mile (148. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf Park Estates, Mississippi
Gulf Park Estates is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located south of Ocean Springs in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,719 at the 2010 census, up from 4,272 at the 2000 census. Geography Gulf Park Estates is located in southwestern Jackson County at (30.376932, -88.760579). It is west of Pascagoula, the county seat, and east of Biloxi. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 4.78%, are water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,972 people, 2,145 households, and 1,607 families residing in the CDP. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 4,272 people, 1,537 households, and 1,188 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,624 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.90% White, 3. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escatawpa, Mississippi
Escatawpa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,254 at the 2020 census. History The community takes its name from the Escatawpa River. A post office called Escatawpa was established in 1885. In 1990, the original center of Escatawpa was annexed into the city of Moss Point, located just to the south. The adjoining unincorporated area north of Moss Point is the current Escatawpa census-designated place. The city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. Escatawpa is the home of the rock band 3 Doors Down. Escatawpa is 6 miles north of Pascagoula. In 1906, the population of Escatawpa was 500. Geography The Escatawpa CDP is in eastern Jackson County on the east side of the Pascagoula River. It is bordered to the south by the city of Moss Point. The original community of Escatawpa, now a neighborhood in Moss Point, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Point, Mississippi
Big Point is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 618. History A post office operated under the name Bigpoint from 1894 to 1942. Geography Big Point is located in northeastern Jackson County at (30.586925, -88.481968). Mississippi Highway 613 passes through the community, leading north to Hurley and southwest to Escatawpa. Pascagoula, the county seat, is south of Big Point. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census 2000 Census As of the census of 2000, there were 115 people, 41 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 42 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.13% White, and 0.87% from two or more races. There were 41 households ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waveland, Mississippi
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city of Waveland was incorporated in 1972. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,435. Waveland was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The current mayor of Waveland is Mike Smith. History Andrew Jackson once lived and owned land in Waveland on what is now known as Jackson Ridge. Much of Jackson Ridge later became Buccaneer State Park. The Silver Slipper Casino opened on November 9, 2006. Hurricane Camille On August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall at the tip of Louisiana before continuing on shore at Waveland. The storm heavily damaged the areas south of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Recovery efforts went on for nearly a decade. The town later erected a plaque commemorating the efforts of the vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
