According to the latest estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau, all six of Mississippi's Gulf Coastal counties gained residents from July 1, 2007 through July 1, 2008. In short:
• George County saw an increase of 470, which represents a 2.14% increase with a total of 22,406 residents. Within MS, George County had the 5th highest percentage change in population growth.
• Hancock County saw an increase of 399, which represents an increase of 1.0% percent with a total of 40,140 residents. Within MS, Hancock County had the 19th highest percentage change in population growth.
• Harrison County saw an increase of 2,094, which represents a 1.187% increase with a total of 178,460 residents. Within MS, Harrison County had the 10th highest percentage change in population growth.
• Jackson County saw an increase of 493, which represents a 0.37% increase with a total of 130,694 residents. Within MS, Jackson County had the 38th highest percentage change in population growth.
• Pearl River County saw an increase of 459, which represents a 0.8% increase with a total of 57,466 residents. Within MS, Pearl River County had the 23rd highest percentage change in population.
• Stone County saw an increase of 476, which represents a 3.06% increase with a total population of 16,025. Within MS, Stone County had the 3rd highest percentage change in population growth.
Statewide, Mississippi experienced slight growth of about 0.6%, up to 2.93 million residents.
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