Demographics

The information is based on the 2000 United States Census: This information will be updated with the 2010 Census when available.

Demographic Information
City of Gautier
General Characteristics: Number Percent U.S.
Total Population 16,479    
 Male 8,166 49.6 49.6
 Female 8,313 0.504 0.509
Median Age (years) 32.6   0.353
Under 5 years 1,387 0.84 0.068
18 Years and over 11,716 0.711 0.743
65 Years and over 1,330 0.081 0.124
       
Ethnic Background:      
White 11,602 70.4 75.1
African American 4,225 25.6 12.3
American Indian/Native Alaskian 81 0.5 0.9
Asian 190 1.2 3.6
Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 5 0 0.1
Other 130 0.8 5.5
Two or more 246 1.5 2.4
Hispanic or Latino 481 2.9 12.5
       
Household Population 16,411 99.6 97.2
Group Quarters Population 68 0.4 2.8
       
Average Househole Size 2.75   2.59
Average Family Size 3.13   3.14
       
Total Housing Units:      
Occupied Housing Units 5,974 91.4 91
Owner Occupied Units 4,309 72.1 66.2
Renter Occupied Units 1,665 27.90 33.8
Vacant Houseing Units 562 8.60% 9

 

       
Social Characteristics:      
Population 25 years and over 10,017    
High School Graduate or higher 8,268 82.5 80.4
 Bachelor’s Degree or higher 1,727 17.2 24.4
 Civilian Veterans 2,206 19.4 12.7
Disablity Status-5 yrs and over 3,373 22.7 19.3
       
Ecomonic Characteristics:      
In labor Force ( 16 and over) 7,861 64.5 63.9
 Mean travel time to work(min) 24.1   25.5
 Median Household Income in 1999 $41,186   $41,994
 Median Family Income in 1999 $46,324   $50,046
Per Capita Income in 1999 $17,601   $21,587
Families below the poverty level 683 14.8 9.2
Individuals below the poverty level 2,827 17.2 12.4

 

       
Housing Characteristics:      
Single-family owner occupied homes 3,480    
Median value $86,000    
With a mortgage 789    
Not mortgaged 300