Escatawpa, Mississippi facts for kids
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Escatawpa, Mississippi
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The Escatawpa River in April 2021
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Location of Escatawpa, Mississippi
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 Escatawpa, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.92 sq mi (17.92 km2) |
| • Land | 6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,254 |
| • Density | 487.27/sq mi (188.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39552
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-22900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0669806 |
Escatawpa is a community in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It's not an official city, but it's a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government. Escatawpa is part of the larger Pascagoula area. In 2020, about 3,254 people lived here.
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History of Escatawpa
The name Escatawpa comes from the Escatawpa River, which flows nearby. A post office was set up in Escatawpa in 1885. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
In 1990, the original part of Escatawpa became a part of the city of Moss Point. Moss Point is located just south of Escatawpa. The area that is now called Escatawpa is the part that remained outside of Moss Point.
A very powerful storm, Hurricane Katrina, hit the area on August 29, 2005. It caused a lot of damage to the community. Escatawpa is also known as the hometown of the famous rock band 3 Doors Down. The community is located about six miles north of Pascagoula. Back in 1906, Escatawpa had a population of about 500 people.
Geography of Escatawpa
Escatawpa is located in the eastern part of Jackson County. It sits on the east side of the Pascagoula River. To the south, it shares a border with the city of Moss Point. The original center of Escatawpa was just north of Interstate 10.
Today, the main part of Escatawpa is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Moss Point. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) north of Pascagoula, which is the main city in Jackson County. Mississippi Highway 613 is the main road that goes through the middle of Escatawpa. Another important road, Mississippi Highway 63, runs along the eastern edge of the community.
The total area of Escatawpa is about 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,722 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,254 | −12.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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The population of Escatawpa was 3,254 people in 2020. This was a decrease from 3,722 people in 2010.
Who Lives in Escatawpa?
In 2020, most people in Escatawpa were White (about 68.5%). About 22.3% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 4.4% of the population identified as being of mixed race. Around 3.1% of the people in Escatawpa were Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
Homes and Families
There were 1,310 homes in Escatawpa. About 35% of these homes had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.67 people. For families, the average size was about 3.06 people.
Age Groups
The population in Escatawpa includes people of all ages. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years old.
Income
The median income for a household in Escatawpa was about $41,101. For families, the median income was about $48,942. The average income per person was about $16,850. About 8.7% of all people in Escatawpa lived below the poverty line. This included about 7.2% of those under 18 and 14% of those 65 or older.
Education in Escatawpa
Most students in Escatawpa attend schools in the Moss Point School District. A smaller part of the community is served by the Jackson County School District. The Moss Point district has several schools for different age groups.
Local Schools
- Moss Point High School (for older students)
- Magnolia Middle School (for middle school students)
- Escatawpa Upper Elementary School (for grades 3–5)
- Kreole Primary School (for grades K-2)
Notable People from Escatawpa
- Brad Arnold, singer and drummer for the band 3 Doors Down
- 3 Doors Down, a famous rock band
- Wendell Davis, a professional football player
- Jack G. Hanson, a recipient of the Medal of Honor
See also
In Spanish: Escatawpa para niños
