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Latimer, MS
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Population
6,756
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
415
ZIP codes
0
Latimer and its ZIP codes
Latimer at a glance
- Latimer is about 6.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $70,237 a year, 24% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,400 (12% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Latimer, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latimer, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,237
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$189,400
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (671), German Americans (495), French Americans (267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Latimer.
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
$4.8B
FY 2026, $33,404 per person
How people get to work
Latimer, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latimer, 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
90° / 44°F
66.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latimer, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Latimer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| D'IbervilleCity | 2.9 mi | 10.6 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 7.7 |
| BiloxiCity | 7.4 mi | 42.9 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 8.1 mi | 11.6 |
| Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 43.1 |
| GulfportCity | 13 mi | 55.6 |
| GautierCity | 14 mi | 30.3 |
| LymanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.8 |
| EscatawpaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| SaucierCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| WadeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| Long BeachCity | 21 mi | 10.2 |
| Moss PointCity | 21 mi | 24.1 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latimer, MS in?
- Latimer is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Latimer, MS?
- About 6,756 people live in Latimer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latimer?
- Nearby places include D'Iberville (2.9 mi), St. Martin (4.4 mi), Gulf Hills (4.9 mi), Biloxi (7.4 mi), Ocean Springs (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023