Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, Mississippi
Downtown Picayune
Downtown Picayune
Flag of Picayune, Mississippi
Official seal of Picayune, Mississippi
Location of Picayune, Mississippi
Location of Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune is located in Mississippi
Picayune
Picayune
Location in the United States
Picayune is located in the United States
Picayune
Picayune
Picayune (the United States)
Coordinates: 30°31′41″N 89°40′49″W / 30.52806°N 89.68028°W / 30.52806; -89.68028
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyPearl River
Area
 • Total18.11 sq mi (46.91 km2)
 • Land18.04 sq mi (46.72 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
73 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,885
 • Density658.89/sq mi (254.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39466
Area code601
FIPS code28-57160
GNIS feature ID0675698
WebsitePicayune official website

Picayune (/pɪkəˈjn/ pik-ə-YOON) is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,885 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) from New Orleans, Hattiesburg, and GulfportBiloxi. The Stennis Space Center is 10 miles (16 km) away. Picayune is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Hammond combined statistical area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.