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Gautier city, MS

ZIP 39553 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39553

39553 has a population of 17,644 with a median age of 39.0 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Black
28.3%+128% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.2%-35% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.3%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.2%+37% vs US avg
x
High school
22.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
43.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
82.1%+1316% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 39553

Poverty Rate
15.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.9%+111% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
82.1%+1316% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,644
Median age39.0
Poverty rate15.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.9%
Hispanic12.2%
Black28.3%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born34.8%