Mississippi Jackson County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Jackson County, Mississippi. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Mississippi Jackson County.

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1. Branch Library EAST CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 21801 Slider RD., Pascagoula, MS 39581
Phone Number: (228) 588-6263 Jackson N/A N/A

2. Library System JACKSON-GEORGE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
3214 Pascagoula Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone Number: (228) 769-3060 Jackson 883,564 762,268

3. Branch Library KATHLEEN MCILWAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY OF GAUTIER
2100 Library Lane, Gautier, MS 39553
Phone Number: (228) 497-4531 Jackson N/A N/A

4. Branch Library MOSS POINT CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 4401 Mcinnis Street, Moss Point, MS 39563
Phone Number: (228) 475-7462 Jackson N/A N/A

5. Branch Library OCEAN SPRINGS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 1525 Dewey Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone Number: (228) 875-1193 Jackson N/A N/A

6. Central Library PASCAGOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 3214 Pascagoula Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone Number: (228) 769-3060 Jackson N/A N/A

7. Branch Library ST. MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 15004 Lemoyne BLVD., Biloxi, MS 39532
Phone Number: (228) 392-3250 Jackson N/A N/A

8. Branch Library VANCLEAVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 12604 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565
Phone Number: (228) 826-5857 Jackson N/A N/A

Overview of Jackson County, Mississippi

Jackson County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 131,420. Its county seat is Pascagoula.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,702 km² (1,043 mi²). 1,883 km² (727 mi²) of it is land and 819 km² (316 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 30.33% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 131,420 people, 47,676 households, and 35,709 families residing in the county. The population density is 70/km² (181/mi²). There are 51,678 housing units at an average density of 27/km² (71/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 75.35% White, 20.87% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.57% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 2.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 47,676 households out of which 37.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% are married couples living together, 14.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% are non-families. 20.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $39,118, and the median income for a family is $45,091. Males have a median income of $32,996 versus $22,770 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,768. 12.70% of the population and 10.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.80% of those under the age of 18 and 12.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Jackson County, Mississippi has the following cities and towns:

  • Big Point
  • Escatawpa
  • Gautier
  • Gulf Hills
  • Gulf Park Estates
  • Helena
  • Hickory Hills
  • Hurley
  • Latimer
  • Moss Point
  • Ocean Springs
  • Pascagoula
  • Martin
  • Vancleave
  • Wade

Map of Jackson County Mississippi