Where is Gautier, Mississippi, USA?

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Where is Gautier Located? - Gautier is a city located in the Jackson County of Mississippi, United States. Gautier lies between 41.1158476 Degrees North latitudes and 98.0017248 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gautier, Mississippi

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Where is Gautier Located?

Gautier is a city located in the Jackson County of Mississippi, United States. Gautier lies between 41.1158476 Degrees North latitudes and 98.0017248 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gautier city is 19024 people and the city has a total area of 30.26 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gautier, Mississippi Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGautier
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
State CapitalJackson
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude30.3858°N
Longitude88.6114°W
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Land Area30.18 sq mi
Water Area2.71 sq mi
Total Area32.89 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)18,572 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 615
ZIP Codes39553
Area Code228
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code28-26820
Congressional DistrictMississippi's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gautier, Mississippi

  • Pascagoula, Mississippi — 8 mi East
  • Ocean Springs, Mississippi — 11 mi West
  • Moss Point, Mississippi — 12 mi East
  • St. Martin, Mississippi — 18 mi West
  • Biloxi, Mississippi — 20 mi West
  • D'Iberville, Mississippi — 21 mi West
  • Vancleave, Mississippi — 16 mi North
  • Mobile, Alabama — 43 mi East
  • Gulfport, Mississippi — 35 mi West
  • Long Beach, Mississippi — 42 mi West

Driving Distances from Gautier, Mississippi

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PascagoulaMississippi812 minutes
Ocean SpringsMississippi1118 minutes
Moss PointMississippi1218 minutes
VancleaveMississippi1622 minutes
BiloxiMississippi2025 minutes
D'IbervilleMississippi2128 minutes
GulfportMississippi3540 minutes
Long BeachMississippi4245 minutes
MobileAlabama4350 minutes
HattiesburgMississippi861 hour 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gautier, Mississippi

TransportationDetails
Airport NameGulfport-Biloxi International Airport
IATA CodeGPT
PortPort of Pascagoula (nearby)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 90, Mississippi Highway 57, Interstate 10 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local Amtrak service; nearest station is New Orleans (scheduled Gulf Coast restoration planned)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCoast Transit Authority (CTA)
  • U.S. Route 90 - Primary coastal highway connecting Gautier with Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Mobile.
  • Mississippi Highway 57 - Major north-south route linking the city with Vancleave and inland Mississippi.
  • Interstate 10 - Located just north of the city, providing regional access across the Gulf Coast and the southeastern United States.

What are top Places to Visit in Gautier, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Shepard State ParkState Park
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Refuge
Shell Landing Golf ClubGolf Course
Pascagoula River Audubon CenterNature Center
La Pointe-Krebs HouseHistoric Site
Pascagoula Beach ParkBeach
Round Island LighthouseHistoric Landmark
Ocean Springs Downtown Historic DistrictHistoric District
Walter Anderson Museum of ArtMuseum
Gulf Islands National SeashoreNational Seashore

Colleges and Universities in Gautier, Mississippi

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College – Jackson County CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of Southern Mississippi – Gulf Park CampusPublicUniversityCoastal and graduate education
Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce training
William Carey University – Tradition CampusPrivateUniversityHealthcare and professional programs
Pascagoula-Gautier School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Gautier, Mississippi

Pascagoula River, Mississippi Sound, Graveline Bayou, Bayou Casotte, West Pascagoula River, Gulf of Mexico, Bayou Heron, Horn Island Pass

Golf Courses in Gautier, Mississippi

Shell Landing Golf Club, Hickory Hill Country Club, Grand Bear Golf Club, The Preserve Golf Club, Gulf Hills Golf Club, Windance Country Club

Gautier, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

  • Gautier was settled in the nineteenth century and was named after the Gautier family, whose members established plantations and businesses along the Gulf Coast.
  • The city's economy historically relied on timber, fishing, and shipbuilding because of its location near the Pascagoula River and Mississippi Sound.
  • Gautier experienced steady residential growth during the second half of the twentieth century as nearby Pascagoula expanded with its shipbuilding industry.
  • The community is home to Shepard State Park and borders the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, helping preserve important coastal ecosystems.
  • Today, Gautier is known for its waterfront setting, outdoor recreation, and convenient location between Biloxi and Pascagoula along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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