Gautier
City in Jackson County, Mississippi
Gautier is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, with 19,024 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gulf Park Estates, 6.2 miles W.
- 19,024residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 30.3 sq miland area · 78.4 km²
- 629 / sq mipopulation density
- 39553ZIP code
About Gautier
Gautier ( GOH-SHAY) is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States, along the Gulf of Mexico west of Pascagoula. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Gautier had a population of 19,024. In 2002, Gautier had annexed land more than doubling its area.
Gautier is a bedroom resort community surrounded by bayous and wetlands on three sides. The natural environment of Gautier offers many opportunities for recreation and eco-tourism. The Gulf Coast region, of which Gautier is a part, has been considered a relatively high growth area of the state; however, the loss of houses and jobs after Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, led to outmigration in 2006.
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Living in Gautier
- Median household income
- $61,926
- Median home value
- $166,400
- Median rent
- $1,040/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Gautier had 19,024 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,024 |
|---|---|
| Density | 629 per sq mi (243 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gautier at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,024 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.26 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4062° N, 88.6593° W |
| ZIP code | 39553 |
| Official website | gautier-ms.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2826860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gautier
- Gulf Park Estates6.2 mi W
- Pascagoula6.9 mi SE
- Moss Point7.7 mi E
- Ocean Springs7.7 mi W
- Escatawpa9.2 mi NE
- Gulf Hills9.3 mi W
- Vancleave9.7 mi N
- Helena10.8 mi NE
- St. Martin12.3 mi W
- Latimer12.6 mi NW
- D'Iberville14.3 mi W
- Big Point16.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gautier
What county is Gautier in?
Gautier is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Gautier, MS?
19,024 people lived in Gautier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gautier, MS?
The ZIP code of Gautier is 39553.
What is the elevation of Gautier?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gautier?
Gulf Park Estates (6.2 mi), Pascagoula (6.9 mi), Moss Point (7.7 mi), Ocean Springs (7.7 mi), Escatawpa (9.2 mi).
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