The population of Picayune, MS was estimated to be 12,000 in 2022. The median age of the Picayune population is 39.3.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Picayune, MS is about 25% lower than the national average. The median household income in Picayune is $31,349.
Picayune, MS Education
High School Graduate: 36%
Some College: 36%
Associates Degree: 14%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 14%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 47%
High School Graduate: 72%
Some College: 66%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 92%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 29%
High School Graduate: 4%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 11%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Picayune, MS. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Picayune Job Market
Picayune is a city in southern Mississippi with a population of around 10,000. Top industries in Picayune include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Picayune is growing steadily and benefits from the nearby Stennis Space Center, NASA's largest rocket testing facility. People like working in Picayune because of its mild winters, affordability, and preserved wilderness in the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Picayune than in the rest of the US.