State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
109.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.73%
Growth Since 2010
-8.51%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Bay Springs, Mississippi Population 2021
1,634
Bay Springs is a city located in Jasper County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,634, it is the 116th largest city in Mississippi and the 8394th largest city in the United States . Bay Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -8.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,786 in 2010. Bay Springs reached it's highest population of 1,780 in 2010. Spanning over 15 miles, Bay Springs has a population density of 109 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bay Springs is $50,861 with a poverty rate of 23.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $564 per month, and the median house value is $78,900. The median age in Bay Springs is 35.7 years, 35.2 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Bay Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bay Springs was:
- Black or African American: 61.09%
- White: 36.89%
- Two or more races: 1.96%
- Native American: 0.06%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Bay Springs, Mississippi is 1,634 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,670.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,786.
Bay Springs, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 997 | 61.09% |
| White | 602 | 36.89% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.06% |
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Bay Springs Population by Race
Bay Springs Population Pyramid $2021
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Bay Springs Population by Age
Bay Springs Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 641 | 2.43 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 249 | 1.04 | 41.8 |
| Married | 246 | 2.83 | 84.6 |
| Female | 129 | 4.3 | 44.2 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 76.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Bay Springs Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 2.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 10.57% |
| High School Graduate | 382 | 36.70% |
| Some College | 255 | 24.50% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 17.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.88% |
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Bay Springs Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bay Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 522 | 436 | 70 |
| White | 513 | 469 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | |
| Native American | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.49%.
Bay Springs Educational Attainment by Race
Bay Springs Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bay Springs Language by Age
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Bay Springs Language
99.18% of Bay Springs residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Bay Springs Language
Bay Springs Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 964 | 269 | 27.90% |
| White | 579 | 97 | 16.75% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
23.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.79%
Male Poverty Rate
25.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bay Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bay Springs is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bay Springs is White, with 16.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.90%.
Bay Springs Poverty
Bay Springs Poverty Rate by Education
Bay Springs Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Bay Springs Married by Age and Sex
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Bay Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bay Springs Marital Status by Race
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Bay Springs Marital Status
Bay Springs Veterans by War
Bay Springs Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 11.17% |
| Black | 44 | 6.83% |
Bay Springs Veterans by Race
Bay Springs Veterans by Education
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6.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bay Springs Veterans by Education
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51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Bay Springs Employment by Age
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Bay Springs Employment by Race
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Bay Springs Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.26% of Bay Springs residents were born in the United States, with 82.41% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Bay Springs Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,634 | -12 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 1,646 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 1,658 | -12 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 1,670 | -25 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 1,695 | -12 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 1,707 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,710 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,713 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 1,710 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,725 | -35 | -1.99% |
| 2011 | 1,760 | -20 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 1,780 | 0.00% |