Bay St. Louis
City in Hancock County, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis is a city in Hancock County, Mississippi, with 9,284 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waveland, 2.8 miles SW.
- 9,284residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 14.7 sq miland area · 38.0 km²
- 632 / sq mipopulation density
- 39576ZIP code
About Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Mississippi, in the United States. Located on the Gulf Coast on the west side of the Bay of St. Louis, it is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. The population was 9,284 at the 2020 census, up from 9,260 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Bay St. Louis
- Median household income
- $67,442
- Median home value
- $260,200
- Median rent
- $1,179/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Bay St. Louis had 9,284 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,284 |
|---|---|
| Density | 632 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bay St. Louis at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,284 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.69 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Water area | 11.93 sq mi (30.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3235° N, 89.3588° W |
| ZIP code | 39576 |
| Official website | baystlouisms.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2803980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bay St. Louis
- Waveland2.8 mi SW
- Henderson Point4.4 mi E
- Diamondhead5.5 mi N
- DeLisle6.4 mi NE
- Pass Christian7.2 mi E
- Kiln7.8 mi NW
- Long Beach11.9 mi E
- Pearlington15.5 mi W
- Gulfport18.5 mi E
- Lyman18.6 mi NE
- Nicholson23.1 mi NW
- Pearl River, LA23.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bay St. Louis
What county is Bay St. Louis in?
Bay St. Louis is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Bay St. Louis, MS?
9,284 people lived in Bay St. Louis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bay St. Louis, MS?
The ZIP code of Bay St. Louis is 39576.
What is the elevation of Bay St. Louis?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bay St. Louis?
Waveland (2.8 mi), Henderson Point (4.4 mi), Diamondhead (5.5 mi), DeLisle (6.4 mi), Pass Christian (7.2 mi).
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