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Crime in Bay St. Louis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bay St. Louis. Key points include:
There were 270 total crimes in Bay St. Louis in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay St. Louis is 2,476.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay St. Louis is 119.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay St. Louis is 2,357.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bay St. Louis is 16.87% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bay St. Louis Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bay St. Louis / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 270 | 2,476.8 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 119.3 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 27.5 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 73.4 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 257 | 2,357.6 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 550.4 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 171 | 1,568.7 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 238.5 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bay St. Louis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bay St. Louis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bay St. Louis is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bay St. Louis is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bay St. Louis is $236,957.
The median income in Bay St. Louis is $67,442.
Bay St. Louis's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bay St. Louis Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bay St. Louis | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bay St. Louis, MS Weather
The average high in Bay St. Louis is 76.2° and the average low is 58.3°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bay St. Louis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bay St. Louis Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bay St. Louis
The current population in Bay St. Louis is 10,188. The population has increased 9.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,188 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 9,971 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 9,788 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 9,568 | -29.3% |
| 2020 | 13,539 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 13,018 | 4.4% |
| 2018 | 12,465 | 4.6% |
| 2017 | 11,918 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 11,448 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 10,861 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 10,313 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 9,899 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 9,614 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 9,385 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 9,349 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bay St. Louis
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Bay St. Louis is:
75.6% White with 7,701 White residents.
13.7% African American with 1,399 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.5% Other with 257 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 231 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 469 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bay St. Louis | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.7% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bay St. Louis
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Bay St. Louis is 51.6% female with 5,258 female residents.
Bay St. Louis is 48.4% male with 4,930 male residents.
| Gender | Bay St. Louis | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bay St. Louis for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Bay St. Louis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bay St. Louis | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
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5.8% of households in Bay St. Louis earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.3% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.8% of households in Bay St. Louis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bay St. Louis | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
