Picayune, MS Metro Area is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 55,972 and a population density of 68.91 people per square mile. This area has something for everyone, whether it is businesses, outdoor activities or local sporting events. Some notable businesses in the area include Picayune Dairy Queen, The Cake Box Bakery, and Atomic Vapors. For outdoor activities, there are various parks throughout the city where you can enjoy walking trails, bike paths, playgrounds and more. There are also plenty of other organizations in Picayune such as churches, schools, libraries and museums. For sports fans, the region is home to numerous youth sports leagues as well as high school teams like the Picayune Maroon Tide and Tulane University Green Wave who compete in the NCAA Division I-A.
The population in Picayune Metro Area is 55,972. There are 69 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Picayune Metro Area is 41.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Picayune Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Picayune Metro Area
- 53.6% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Picayune Metro Area
- 81.9% are White
- 12.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander