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Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Introduction to Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, Mississippi is located 3 miles E of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and is 81 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The population of Ocean Springs is 17,225.

Ocean Springs History

Ocean Springs City in Jackson County was so named because of its location on the Gulf of Mexico. Initially, it was known as Lynchburg Springs. The French were among the early settlers in the area, having arrived there in the late 17th century. They were followed by the British and Spanish people. It was in the year 1817 that the region came under the American domination and development began in the city area. In 1854, the city was christened Ocean Springs.

Ocean Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Walter Anderson Museum of Art
  • Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
  • Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home
  • Shepard State Park
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore

Things To Do In Ocean Springs

The historic city of Ocean Springs offers visitors easy access to a number of museums and historic parks. Among them include the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. The facilities for camping, fishing and swimming at the Shepard State Park draw huge crowds to this place. Tourists can also visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore, which is a major tourist attraction.

Ocean Springs Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Jackson International Airport.

Ocean Springs Higher Education

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, University of South Alabama and University of Mississippi are some of the higher educational institutes situated in and around Ocean Springs.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women710
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men610
Age of the Population69
Male Share of the Population69
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married710
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home59
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Affordability of Rents51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime45

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Historic Ocean Springs

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Ocean Springs Hotel c1901.

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Ocean Springs Hotel c1901.

Back bay from Col. Sheldon's residence ca. 1900

L. & N. train crossing back bay c1901.

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