Regional Profile
Diversity. That’s the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Comprised of six counties – three on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and three to their north – the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the state’s second largest metropolitan area and includes both urban centers and rural areas. In fact, it has two metropolitan statistical areas (MSA): the Gulfport-Biloxi MSA (Hancock, Harrison and Stone counties) with a population of 248,965 and the Pascagoula MSA (Jackson and George counties) with 154,335 residents. In addition, there’s the Picayune micropolitan statistical area (Pearl River County) with a population of 52,659.
Diversity of lifestyles is one of the most striking characteristics of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. The wide variety of industries and areas gives residents endless options and opportunities for places to work and live. From casinos to shipbuilders, from beachfront condominiums to traditional neighborhoods – the Mississippi Gulf Coast has it all!
Aerospace Industry
Mississippi Gulf Coast Aerospace Corridor
Advanced Materials Industry
Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Materials
Geospatial Industry
Mississippi Gulf Coast Geospatial Corridor
Marine Science Industry
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marine Science
Shipbuilding Industry
Mississippi Gulf Coast Shipbuilding
Regional Economic Development Partnership
Although each of the six counties is unique, they compliment each other and work together to prosper as a whole. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Alliance for Economic Development is a professional partnership of these counties that works as a central contact to help businesses and industries looking to expand or relocate to the area.
