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Biloxi

Mississippi · 49,449 residents · 42.936 sq mi
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Biloxi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,999. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,449
−2%since 2000
from 50,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+14%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Biloxi
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,999
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,872
+57%since 2000
from $17,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(35,292)
Black18.9%(9,569)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,848)
Asian5.1%(2,558)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(28,172)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(28,771)
Black21.8%(10,779)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,685)
Asian4.3%(2,123)
Other5.3%(2,604)
Diversity Score74%(36,616)
Diversity Score
74
+33%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biloxi, Mississippi?

Biloxi, Mississippi has about 49,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biloxi, Mississippi?

The typical household in Biloxi, Mississippi earns about $48,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biloxi, Mississippi expensive?

In Biloxi, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $166,500, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Biloxi, Mississippi?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Biloxi, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biloxi, Mississippi?

About 17.1% of people in Biloxi, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biloxi, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Biloxi, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,130 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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