Pass Christian, Mississippi

Pass Christian is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,579.

Once famous for its resorts, Pass Christian was the hardest hit city during Hurricane Camille in 1969.

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Geography

Pass Christian is located at 30°19'28" North, 89°14'50" West (30.324463, -89.247214)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.6 km² (15.3 mi²). 21.8 km² (8.4 mi²) of it is land and 17.8 km² (6.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 44.97% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 6,579 people, 2,687 households, and 1,797 families residing in the city. The population density is 301.7/km² (781.2/mi²). There are 3,351 housing units at an average density of 153.7/km² (397.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 65.91% White, 28.17% African American, 0.62% Native American, 3.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,687 households out of which 27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% are married couples living together, 16.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% are non-families. 27.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.88.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $40,743, and the median income for a family is $46,232. Males have a median income of $35,352 versus $22,195 for females. The per capita income for the city is $26,008. 10.8% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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The ZIP code of Pass Christian is 39571.

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