Pascagoula, Mississippi

About Pascagoula

Set in the southeastern part of Mississippi, Pascagoula is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 21,476.

Officially, Pascagoula is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,396 residents per square mile.

📰 Pascagoula News Today

• Shirley Ann Price Obituary | O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Homes | Pascagoula, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• UPDATE: Woods fire burns more than 1,400 acres in Jackson County, remains 65% contained WLOX · Aug 16
• John Major Kinard, Sr. wolfefuneralhomes.com · Jun 22
• Pascagoula sewage spill plugged but larger fix needed, Jackson County officials say Mississippi Today · May 13
• Kay Murray Gully Obituary May 28, 2026 Riemann Family Funeral Homes · May 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pascagoula Unique

• A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#19 of 299 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Pascagoula — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,476.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pascagoula

• Four K's Coastal Grill
• McAlister's Deli — sandwich
• deMaiz Taco Cantina — mexican
• Bozo's Seafood — seafood
• Bozo's Too — seafood
• Brady's Steak and Seafood — seafood
• Brady's Steaks and Seafood — seafood
• Corder's Salad Bar and Creamery — salad
• Cornerstone — steak
• Hibachi Buffet — japanese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pascagoula

• Downtown Plaza Park reviews ★
• I G Levy Memorial Park reviews ★
• Joggers Park reviews ★
• Jones Park reviews ★
• Lighthouse Park reviews ★
• Longfellow House National Historical Site reviews ★
• Mitchell Park reviews ★
• Pascagoula Beach Park reviews ★
• Pascagoula Beach Park Recreational Area reviews ★
• Pascagoula Beach Park and Recreation Area reviews ★
• Pascagoula River Front Park reviews ★
• Pat Wilson Jogger Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pascagoula

• ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL
• BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• COLLEGE & CAREER TECHNICAL INST.
• EASTLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL
• JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL
• PASCAGOULA OPPORTUNITY CENTER
• TRENT LOTT ACADEMY
• WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Singing River Health System ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pascagoula

🏘️ Nearby Communities