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Big Point, MS
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Population
731
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
0
Big Point and its ZIP codes
Big Point at a glance
- Big Point is about 4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,420 a year, about 2.1 times the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,200 (5% below Mississippi).
Housing and community stats
Big Point, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,420
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$161,200
Homeownership
93.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (130), German Americans (122), Irish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Big Point.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,859
50,095 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.79B
FY 2026, $33,404 per person
How people get to work
Big Point, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled42.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Point, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,397
18.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Point, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Big Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.1 |
| WadeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.2 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| EscatawpaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Moss PointCity | 11 mi | 24.1 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 43.1 |
| Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.7 |
| GautierCity | 15 mi | 30.3 |
| AgricolaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| PascagoulaCity | 16 mi | 15.4 |
| Tillmans Corner, ALCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13 |
| Theodore, ALCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| Bayou La Batre, ALCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| Semmes, ALCity | 21 mi | 15.2 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 22 mi | 11.6 |
| Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Point, MS in?
- Big Point is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Big Point, MS?
- About 731 people live in Big Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Point?
- Nearby places include Hurley (4.9 mi), Wade (5.5 mi), Helena (7.4 mi), Escatawpa (7.9 mi), Moss Point (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023