Mississippi Gulf News

Of the 2,257 people residing in Escatawpa, MS in 2019, the median age was 56, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Mississippi Gulf News.

The largest number of people were in the 55 to 64 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 5 to 9 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	87	3.9
5 to 9 years old	31	1.4
10 to 14 years old	61	2.7
15 to 19 years old	32	1.4
20 to 24 years old	109	4.8
25 to 34 years old	144	6.4
35 to 44 years old	249	11
45 to 54 years old	341	15.1
55 to 64 years old	510	22.6
65 to 74 years old	423	18.7
75 to 84 years old	211	9.3
85 and older years old	59	2.6

Source: US Census Bureau