Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 3 miles E of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and 81 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Jackson county. The city is part of the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula metro area. The population of Ocean Springs is 17,225.

The People and Families of Ocean Springs

In Ocean Springs, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ocean Springs had a median family income of $56,237. Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Ocean Springs political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,375. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Ocean Springs Housing

Of the housing in Ocean Springs, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Ocean Springs, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Ocean Springs, MS

Comparing Ocean Springs 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ocean Springs Almanac

Ocean Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ocean Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ocean Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ocean Springs, 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

Wal-Mart in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs High Schools (2004)

OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
2320 GOVERNMENT STREET
228-875-0333
Serves 1,635 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
10800 YELLOWJACKET BLVD.
228-875-8418
Serves 1,357 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

KEYS VOC CENTER
2401 SCHOOL STREET
228-872-3411
A Vocational School

Ocean Springs Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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