Bay St. Louis is a city located in Hancock County Mississippi. Bay St. Louis has a 2024 population of 10,870. Bay St. Louis is currently growing at a rate of 3.42% annually and its population has increased by 15.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,434 in 2020.
The average household income in Bay St. Louis is $109,104 with a poverty rate of 17.83%. The median age in Bay St. Louis is 51.6 years: 51.3 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bay St. Louis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,445 | 76.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,598 | 16.33% |
| Two or more races | 350 | 3.58% |
| Other race | 274 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,538 | 2.11 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 2,248 | 2.51 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 1,465 | 1.16 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 713 | 2.78 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 112 | 2.42 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 881 | 11.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,462 | 19.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,289 | 17.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,779 | 23.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1,645 | 21.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,044 | 5,834 | 2,582 |
| Black | 996 | 726 | 83 |
| Other Race | 228 | 207 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 121 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 130 | 65 |
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,917 | $48,654 | $38,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,873 | $82,364 | $68,497 |
| High School Graduate | $35,503 | $51,189 | $23,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,602 | $29,412 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,609 | $65,475 | $35,768 |
| Some College | $50,652 | $81,538 | $25,547 |
$47,609
Average Earnings
$65,475
Average Male
$35,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.65% of Bay St. Louis residents speak only English, while 2.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,315 | 884 | 12.08% |
| Black | 1,501 | 790 | 52.63% |
| Other | 274 | 46 | 16.79% |
17.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.16%
Male Poverty Rate
20.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bay St. Louis is Black, with 52.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bay St. Louis is White, with 12.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.42% |
| High School | 18.84% |
| Some College | 9.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.91% |
| Female Employed | 6.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,107 | $113,778 |
| Households | $63,508 | $109,104 |
| Married Families | $101,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,842 | $93,574 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
714
Number of Veterans
666
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 441 |
| First Gulf War | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 250 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 362 |
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 679 | 10.56% |
| Black | 35 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.31%
Born in Bay St. Louis
97.99%
Native Born
2.01%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
97.99% of Bay St. Louis residents were born in the United States, with 47.31% having been born in Mississippi. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,665 | 359 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 12,306 | 359 | 3% |
| 2027 | 11,947 | 359 | 3.1% |
| 2026 | 11,588 | 359 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 11,229 | 359 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 10,870 | 359 | 3.42% |
| 2023 | 10,511 | -57 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 10,568 | 607 | 6.09% |
| 2021 | 9,961 | 527 | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 9,434 | -4,610 | -32.83% |
| 2019 | 14,044 | 527 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 13,517 | 486 | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 13,031 | 486 | 3.87% |
| 2016 | 12,545 | 595 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 11,950 | 597 | 5.26% |
| 2014 | 11,353 | 614 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 10,739 | 510 | 4.99% |
| 2012 | 10,229 | 463 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 9,766 | 442 | 4.74% |
| 2010 | 9,324 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,209 | 146 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 8,063 | 172 | 2.18% |
| 1980 | 7,891 | 1,139 | 16.87% |
| 1970 | 6,752 | 1,679 | 33.1% |
| 1960 | 5,073 | 452 | 9.78% |
| 1950 | 4,621 | 483 | 11.67% |
| 1940 | 4,138 | 414 | 11.12% |
| 1930 | 3,724 | 691 | 22.78% |
| 1920 | 3,033 | -355 | -10.48% |
| 1910 | 3,388 | 516 | 17.97% |
| 1900 | 2,872 | -9,793 | -77.32% |