Ocean Springs
Also known as Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Ocean Springs, MS
city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jackson
- Unofficially incorporated settlement
- April 1699
- Incorporated city
- September 9, 1892
- Type
- Mayor-council
- Mayor
- Bobby Cox ( R )
- Aldermen
- Robert Blackmon, Matthew Hinton, Julie Messenger, Shannon Pfeiffer, Karen Stennis, Steve Tillis, Kevin N. Wade
- Total
- 15.20 sq mi (39.38 km )
- Land
- 11.55 sq mi (29.92 km )
- Water
- 3.66 sq mi (9.47 km )
- Elevation
- 23 ft (7 m)
Article
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Biloxi and west of Gautier. It is part of the Pascagoula metropolitan area. The population was 18,429 at the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 18,434 in 2010.
The town has a reputation as an arts community and is a popular tourist destination. The town was voted as a top 10 Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living in 2015 and was also voted as a top 10 Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today in 2022. Its historic and secluded down town area, with streets lined by live oak trees, is home to several art galleries, shops, restaurants, and bars.