Demographics & People — Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,561 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,800 |
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| Median Age | 43.3 |
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| Total Households | 8,186 |
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| Family Households | 5,104 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3429 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,977 |
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| Black or African American | 1,458 |
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| Asian | 691 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,555 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,814 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,639 |
| English | 2,651 |
| Irish | 2,628 |
| German | 1,875 |
| American | 1,635 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,429 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,130 |
| Italian | 835 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 624 |
Language
| English Only | 16,742 |
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| Spanish | 387 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,860 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,175 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,059 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
