Gautier, MS

Gautier, Mississippi

Introduction to Gautier, Mississippi

Gautier, Mississippi, in Jackson county, is 16 miles E of Biloxi, Mississippi and 92 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula area. There are 11,681 residents in Gautier.

Gautier History

Gautier was founded by Fernando Upton Gautier in 1867. He established a sawmill business in the area, which led to the rapid development of Gautier. Gautier’s home is now used for public and private events.

Gautier and nearby Attractions

• Jackson Square Shopping Center
• Shepard State Park
• Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
• Walter Anderson Museum of Art

Things To Do In Gautier

Shepard State Park and Bacot Park come with recreational facilities that attract tourists and residents alike. The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is another popular local recreational spot. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is also a favorite among tourists. Each Ocvtober, the Mullet Festival is held in the city.

Gautier Transportation

Trent Lott International is the nearest major airport.

Gautier Higher Education

There are several colleges and universities that offer facilities for higher education. These include Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the University of South Alabama, Bishop State Community College and the University of South Alabama-Baldwin.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Gautier, MS

Comparing Gautier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Gautier Almanac

Gautier Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gautier Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gautier, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gautier High Schools (2004)

GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL
4307 GAUTIER/VANCLEAVE
228-522-8783
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 823 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Gautier Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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