Pass Christian is a city located in Harrison County Mississippi. Pass Christian has a 2024 population of 6,424. Pass Christian is currently growing at a rate of 2.7% annually and its population has increased by 11.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Pass Christian is $89,372 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. The median age in Pass Christian is 41.1 years: 37.4 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pass Christian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,231 | 72.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,099 | 18.94% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 105 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,284 | 2.51 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 1,030 | 2.92 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Non Family | 810 | 1.03 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 352 | 4.36 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 92 | 3.79 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 1.85% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,171 | 29.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 620 | 15.52% |
| High School Graduate | 902 | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 751 | 18.8% |
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 | 2,939 | 2,900 | 1,682 |
| Black | 706 | 591 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 108 | 22 |
| Asian | 105 | 86 | 0 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 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 57.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,091 | $57,361 | $42,616 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,900 | $89,818 | $51,619 |
| High School Graduate | $39,107 | $48,977 | $23,627 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $7,969 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,538 | $55,943 | $40,425 |
| Some College | $39,620 | $44,318 | $38,750 |
$46,538
Average Earnings
$55,943
Average Male
$40,425
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.56% of Pass Christian residents speak only English, while 4.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,947 | 301 | 7.63% |
| Black | 1,099 | 267 | 24.29% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 125 | 48.83% |
| Multiple | 319 | 97 | 30.41% |
12.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
13.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pass Christian is Hispanic, with 48.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pass Christian is White, with 7.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.36% |
| Some College | 11.06% |
| High School | 7.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.08% |
| Female Employed | 10.43% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,816 | $104,830 |
| Households | $65,000 | $89,372 |
| Married Families | $108,409 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,407 | $57,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
459
Number of Veterans
410
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 75+ | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 10.83% |
| Black | 100 | 13.46% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 20.59% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.96% |
| Native American | 5 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
48.38%
Born in Pass Christian
97.16%
Native Born
2.84%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
97.16% of Pass Christian residents were born in the United States, with 48.38% having been born in Mississippi. 0.33% 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 | 7,273 | 170 | 2.39% |
| 2028 | 7,103 | 170 | 2.45% |
| 2027 | 6,933 | 169 | 2.5% |
| 2026 | 6,764 | 170 | 2.58% |
| 2025 | 6,594 | 170 | 2.65% |
| 2024 | 6,424 | 169 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 6,255 | 121 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 6,134 | 246 | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 5,888 | 142 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 5,746 | -550 | -8.74% |
| 2019 | 6,296 | 214 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 6,082 | 197 | 3.35% |
| 2017 | 5,885 | 216 | 3.81% |
| 2016 | 5,669 | 197 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 5,472 | 194 | 3.68% |
| 2014 | 5,278 | 196 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 5,082 | 151 | 3.06% |
| 2012 | 4,931 | 127 | 2.64% |
| 2011 | 4,804 | 175 | 3.78% |
| 2010 | 4,629 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,579 | 1,022 | 18.39% |
| 1990 | 5,557 | 543 | 10.83% |
| 1980 | 5,014 | 2,035 | 68.31% |
| 1970 | 2,979 | -902 | -23.24% |
| 1960 | 3,881 | 498 | 14.72% |
| 1950 | 3,383 | 45 | 1.35% |
| 1940 | 3,338 | 334 | 11.12% |
| 1930 | 3,004 | -4,269 | -58.7% |