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Long Beach, Mississippi

Introduction to Long Beach, Mississippi

Long Beach, Mississippi, in Harrison county, is 3 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi and 61 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula metropolitan area with. Long Beach contains a population of approximately 17,320.

Long Beach History

Long Beach was incorporated on August 10, 1905. The early economy of the city largely depended on agriculture. In the early 20th century, it served as a productive truck farming town. It was also known as the "Radish Capital of the World”. The city experienced a huge damage on August 29, 2005, by Hurricane Katrina.

Long Beach and nearby Attractions

  • CEC and Seabee Memorial Museum
  • Ohr - O'Keefe Museum of Art
  • Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home
  • Mardis Gras Museum
  • Buccaneer State Park
  • Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Things To Do In Long Beach

One can visit the Long Beach Public Library and explore some of the area’s history. Tourists can even take a look around the Long Beach First United Methodist Church, Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Little Zion Church, and Mount Pilgrim Church. The Pine Bayou Golf Club is nearby. One can also plan a trip to the Buccaneer State Park, CEC and Seabee Memorial Museum, and Mardis Gras Museum. The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a popular tourist destination.

Long Beach Transportation

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is close by.

Long Beach Higher Education

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the University of Southern Mississippi and Pearl River Community College offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLong Beach Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Long Beach Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Long Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Long Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Long Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Long Beach College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Long Beach Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Long Beach, MS

Comparing Long Beach 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
Racial Diversity75
Male Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men510
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income610
People Above Poverty610
People in Middle Class or Better510

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home37
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime77

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