Population 13,899 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pass Christian
Household size in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in Pass Christian has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Pass Christian skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Pass Christian as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pass Christian
Renters in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pass Christian is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pass Christian: 17.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Pass Christian has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $825 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,119 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$402 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in Pass Christian runs $1,119 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Mississippi overall ($1,018). Rent has climbed $402 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pass Christian
Bachelor's degrees in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Pass Christian as nationally: 33.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Mississippi overall (25.8%). The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Pass Christian have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pass Christian
| Period | Pass Christian | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pass Christian is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Mississippi as a whole (5.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pass Christian compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | 2.44 | 46.4 | 10.8% | 18.2% | 17.3% | 2001 | $1,119 | 33.8% | 91.7% | 5.0% |
| DeLisle | 3.28 | 38.3 | 13.8% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 2001 | $1,103 | 32.8% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Fenton | 2.44 | 50.2 | 13.3% | 29.9% | 21.0% | 1988 | $1,017 | 5.3% | 83.9% | 11.4% |
| Long Beach | 2.49 | 40.8 | 13.4% | 34.9% | 13.4% | 1985 | $1,168 | 32.7% | 93.2% | 5.8% |
| Diamondhead | 2.31 | 47.2 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 1997 | $1,385 | 40.0% | 92.1% | 4.6% |
| Bay St. Louis | 2.20 | 46.6 | 16.2% | 25.2% | 17.0% | 1992 | $1,145 | 29.1% | 87.3% | 7.5% |
| Waveland | 2.17 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 39.6% | 15.5% | 2002 | $912 | 21.1% | 86.6% | 3.0% |
| Kiln | 2.39 | 49.3 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 14.3% | 1993 | $909 | 13.9% | 84.5% | 4.4% |
| Gulfport | 2.55 | 39.5 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 11.3% | 1988 | $1,184 | 23.6% | 87.4% | 8.2% |
| Lakeshore | 3.31 | 41.7 | 26.7% | 5.9% | 24.4% | 2003 | $816 | 5.2% | 91.8% | 9.7% |
| Biloxi | 2.55 | 39.2 | 14.5% | 45.1% | 11.4% | 1990 | $1,170 | 29.6% | 89.1% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pass Christian. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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