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Saucier, Mississippi
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Location of Saucier, Mississippi
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 Saucier, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.26 km2) |
| • Land | 6.94 sq mi (17.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
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| • Total | 1,077 |
| • Density | 155.19/sq mi (59.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39574
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-65720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694718 |
Saucier is a small community in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information. Saucier is part of the larger Gulfport–Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, about 1,342 people lived there.
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History of Saucier
Saucier has a history tied to the Kansas City Southern Railway. This railway helped the town grow. In the past, Saucier had a sawmill, which cut wood. It also had a drugstore, a candy shop, and five general stores. These stores sold many different things to the people living there. The first post office in Saucier opened in 1893.
Where is Saucier?
Saucier is located in the state of Mississippi. Its exact coordinates are 30.625130 degrees North and -89.138438 degrees West. This helps people find it on a map.
The community covers an area of about 7.1 square miles (18.26 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.0 square miles (17.98 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
People in Saucier
According to the 2020 census, 1,077 people lived in Saucier. There were 429 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 292 were families.
Education in Saucier
Students in Saucier attend schools run by the Harrison County School District. This district provides public education for the area. For reading and learning, there is also the Saucier Children's Library. It is part of the larger Harrison County Library System.
Media and News
The local newspaper for Saucier is called The Sun Herald. People in Saucier can also listen to radio and watch television from the Mississippi Gulf Coast area.
Famous People from Saucier
Some notable people have come from Saucier:
- Joe James was a racecar driver.
- Israel Broussard is an actor.
Saucier in Movies
In 2004, a movie called The Ladykillers was set in Saucier. This movie was a remake of an older British film from 1955.
See also
In Spanish: Saucier (Misisipi) para niños
