Gautier is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi. Gautier has a 2026 population of 19,074. Gautier is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,017 in 2020.
The median household income in Gautier is $61,926 with a poverty rate of 17.5%. The median age in Gautier is 37.9 years: 37.6 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 37.6 years
There are 14,256 adults, (3,015 of whom are seniors) in Gautier.
Female: 10,007 (52.5%)
Male: 9,039 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Gautier includes 54.31% White, 29.73% Black or African American, 4.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,344 | 54.31% |
| Black or African American | 5,662 | 29.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,495 | 7.85% |
| Other race | 943 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 318 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 284 | 1.49% |
Gautier 's average per capita income is $41,361. Household income levels show a median of $61,926. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,588 | - |
| Families | $88,337 | $104,566 |
| Households | $61,926 | $86,233 |
| Non Families | $33,054 | $46,782 |
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