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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 | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km2) |
| • Land | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
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| • Total | 1,342 |
| • Density | 189.0/sq mi (73.33/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 census-designated place (CDP) in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,342 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Saucier is located at 30°37′30″N 89°8′18″W / 30.62500°N 89.13833°W (30.625130, -89.138438).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.85%) is water.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 958 | 88.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 9 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.37% |
| Other/Mixed | 65 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 3.25% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,077 people, 429 households, and 292 families residing in the CDP.
In popular culture
In 2004, The Ladykillers, a remake of the original British movie, was set in Saucier.
Education
Saucier is served by the Harrison County School District.
The public library is the Saucier Children's Library. It is a part of the Harrison County Library System.
Notable people
- Joe James, racecar driver.
- Israel Broussard, actor.
See also
In Spanish: Saucier (Misisipi) para niños
