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Picayune, MS

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Population
12,019
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
63 ft
Median Home Value
$157,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$931/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,213
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Picayune in context.

OverallBest places in MississippiPopulation rankingHighest population places in MississippiNearest larger communitySlidell, Louisiana18 miles away · 28,341 residents.

About Picayune

Picayune is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, situated ten miles from the Stennis Space Center. Located forty-five miles from New Orleans and adjacent to the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge, the city of approximately 11,900 is served by the Picayune School District for public elementary and secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.2ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.2rating

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