Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune: City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
About
Picayune is a city located in the county of Pearl River in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,878 and a population density of 323 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,886 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Picayune
| Population : | 10,886 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Pearl River County |
| Postal code : | 39466 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 33.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:46:25 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 323 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Picayune is located at 30°31'32"N 89°40'40"W (30.5255600, -89.6778800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Picayune
Demographics
The population of Picayune increased by 0.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,878 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,634 | 6.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,486 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,362 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,310 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,192 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,112 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,048 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,963 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,904 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,886 | -0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Picayune (14)
People born in Picayune, including basketball player Jonathan Bender, boxer Freddie Little, baseball player Rhyne Hughes, .
List
- Tiffany Travis (American basketball player) she was born in 20/03/1978
- Charles DeJurnett (American football player) he was born in 17/06/1952
- Bobby Bounds (American football player) he was born in 13/01/1969
- Brandon Fortenberry (American basketball player) he was born in 18/05/1990
- KingYc (American rapper)
- Braxton Lee (American professional baseball outfielder) he was born in 23/08/1993
- Angela Burks Hill she was born in 14/08/1965
- Cailey Fleming (American actress) she was born in 25/03/2007
- Sidney Albritton (American politician) he was born in 12/09/1971
- Jerone Davison (American football running back) he was born in 16/09/1970
- Tommie Dukes (American baseball player) he was born in 24/09/1906
Schools in Picayune
College & universities near Picayune, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160667 | Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe (LA) | 70445 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Picayune, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
Post offices near Picayune
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Picayun Post Office | Picayune (MS) | 39466 |
Other cities in Pearl River County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pearl River County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Poplarville | 2,780 | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Picayune distances to largest Mississippi cities
