Gautier City, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11681 people, 4260 households, and 3235 families living in the city. The population density was 954.2 people per square mile (368.42/kmē), it would be the 80th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. There were 4597 housing units at an average density of 375.6 per square mile (145.02/kmē). The average household size was 2.73 persons, and the average family size was 3.11 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males. The median age is 32.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Gautier City was 32.1 and 33.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 68.19% White, 27.65% Black or African American, 0.51% American Indian, 1.28% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.42% from two or more races and 0.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $41244, it is the 28th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $46835, making its Mississippi's 39th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17525, it is the 55th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $22928, The median income for males was $29567, compared to $14880 for females.
In 2000, 3061 pupils and students, of which 47.93% are male and 52.07% are female, 26.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.24% nursery or pri school, 7.58% kindergarten, 52.86% elementary school, 16.92% high school and 16.4% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11681 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16828 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16855 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16813 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16617 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16567 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 16698 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16641 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15917 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 16091 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 16306 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 72 | 119 | 191 |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 102 | 232 |
| Elementary school | 838 | 780 | 1618 |
| High school | 225 | 293 | 518 |
| College or graduate school | 202 | 300 | 502 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier city, Mississippi | $41244 | $46835 | $17525 |
| Jackson County, Mississippi | $39118 | $45091 | $17768 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |