Escatawpa is a CDP located in Jackson County Mississippi. Escatawpa has a 2024 population of 3,158. Escatawpa is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually but its population has increased by 6.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,958 in 2020.
The average household income in Escatawpa is $55,355 with a poverty rate of 20.98%. The median age in Escatawpa is 50.3 years: 52.7 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Escatawpa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,598 | 71.65% |
| Black or African American | 800 | 22.06% |
| Other race | 138 | 3.81% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,640 | 2.21 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 796 | 1.23 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 611 | 2.94 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Female | 222 | 3.7 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 11 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 489 | 16.68% |
| Associates Degree | 337 | 11.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 9.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,494 | 50.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 196 | 6.69% |
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 | 2,257 | 1,876 | 295 |
| Black | 576 | 380 | 25 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,208 | $0 | $40,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,880 | $34,918 | $30,987 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,154 | $48,938 | $34,410 |
| Some College | $51,075 | $64,196 | $50,565 |
$40,154
Average Earnings
$48,938
Average Male
$34,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.22% of Escatawpa residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 800 | 419 | 52.38% |
| White | 2,552 | 311 | 12.19% |
| Multiple | 77 | 11 | 14.29% |
| Native | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.21%
Male Poverty Rate
22.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Escatawpa is Native, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Escatawpa is White, with 12.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.84% |
| High School | 17% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 14.64% |
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,960 | $77,262 |
| Households | $35,313 | $55,355 |
| Married Families | $76,953 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,797 | $30,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
301
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Korea | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 12.47% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 20.41% |
| Native American | 6 | 46.15% |
| Other Race | 4 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.3%
Employment Rate
20.1%
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
62.3%
Born in Escatawpa
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
96.58% of Escatawpa residents were born in the United States, with 62.3% having been born in Mississippi. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,158 | -41 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 3,199 | -40 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 3,239 | 285 | 9.65% |
| 2021 | 2,954 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 2,958 | 701 | 31.06% |
| 2019 | 2,257 | -554 | -19.71% |
| 2018 | 2,811 | -430 | -13.27% |
| 2017 | 3,241 | -341 | -9.52% |
| 2016 | 3,582 | -243 | -6.35% |
| 2015 | 3,825 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,848 | 141 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 3,707 | -150 | -3.89% |
| 2012 | 3,857 | 251 | 6.96% |
| 2011 | 3,606 | -116 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 3,722 | 0 | 0% |