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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Diamondhead

Mississippi · 2,761 residents · 10.109 sq mi
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Diamondhead is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,795. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 3,151 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $94,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 122% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,761
−53%vs 2000
vs 5,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
273 / sq mi
−53%vs 2000
vs 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
52.2
+8%vs 2000
vs 48.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Diamondhead
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,795
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,361 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,594
−19%vs 2000
vs $26,631 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $133,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$623
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $927 in 2000
US average: $450
87.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
12.8% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,506)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(174)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(800)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,662)
Black1.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3%(82)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score15.2%(421)
15
+13%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

Diamondhead, Mississippi has about 2,761 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

The typical household in Diamondhead, Mississippi earns about $44,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamondhead, Mississippi expensive?

In Diamondhead, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Diamondhead, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

About 3.2% of people in Diamondhead, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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