Bay St. Louis

City in Hancock County, Mississippi

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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.

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, MS population

Bay St. Louis had 9,284 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,284
Density632 per sq mi (244 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bay St. Louis at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyHancock County
TypeCity
Population9,284 (2020)
Land area14.69 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Water area11.93 sq mi (30.91 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates30.3235° N, 89.3588° W
ZIP code39576
Official websitebaystlouisms.org
Census code (GEOID)2803980

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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