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Bay St Louis, MS


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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 14 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 50 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Hancock county. The city is part of the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula metro area. The population of Bay St. Louis is 8,209.

The People and Families of Bay St. Louis

In Bay St. Louis, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bay St. Louis had a median family income of $41,957. Bay St. Louis is one of the richer cities in Mississippi. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Bay St. Louis. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Bay St. Louis work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Bay St. Louis political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $9,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bay St. Louis Housing

Of the housing in Bay St. Louis, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Bay St. Louis than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Bay St. Louis, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bay St Louis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBay St Louis Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bay St Louis College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bay St Louis People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bay St Louis Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bay St Louis Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bay St Louis Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bay St Louis Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bay St Louis Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Bay St. Louis, MS

Comparing Bay St Louis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population63
Male Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men410
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better510
Median Family Income49
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes92
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime24

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