Pascagoula, MS

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Population
21,409
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
12 ft
Median Home Value
$144,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$894/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,222
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Pascagoula

Pascagoula is a coastal city and the county seat of Jackson County, Mississippi. Situated at the mouth of the Pascagoula River, the city of approximately 21,700 is famous as the home of Ingalls Shipbuilding, the state's largest private single-site employer. The community is steeped in local folklore, notably the Legend of the Singing River, and is served by nearby Trent Lott International Airport. Amtrak's passenger service also connects the city to the Gulf Coast rail corridor.

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