Diamondhead, Mississippi Population 2022
Diamondhead is a city located in Hancock County Mississippi. Diamondhead has a 2020 population of 8,012. Diamondhead is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,375 in 2010.
The average household income in Diamondhead is $81,941 with a poverty rate of 4.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $888 per month, and the median house value is $179,200. The median age in Diamondhead is 52.7 years, 50 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.
Diamondhead Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Diamondheadwas:
- White: 94.42%
- Two or more races: 4.45%
- Black or African American: 0.83%
- Other race: 0.21%
- Asian: 0.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,625 | 94.42% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 359 | 4.45% |
Diamondhead Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,857 | 2.09 | 91.3 |
| Married | 2,064 | 2.48 | 93.3 |
| Male | 258 | 2.33 | 100 |
| Female | 393 | 2.67 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 1,142 | 1.14 | 88.6 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,178 | 18.84% |
| Some College | 1,327 | 21.23% |
| Associates Degree | 904 | 14.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,336 | 21.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,166 | 18.65% |
Diamondhead Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Black | 65 | 65 | 32 |
| White | 5,865 | 5,526 | 2,376 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 181 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 159 | 40 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.50%.
$50,705
Average Earnings
$65,750
Average Male
$45,152
Average Female
Diamondhead Language by Age
Diamondhead Language
96.46% of Diamondhead residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.70% of the population.
Diamondhead Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67 | 4 | 5.97% |
| Multiple | 359 | 18 | 5.01% |
| White | 7,262 | 355 | 4.89% |
| Other | NaN% |
4.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
4.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Diamondhead
The race most likely to be in poverty in Diamondhead is Black, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Diamondhead is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.00%.
Diamondhead Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Diamondhead Married by Age and Sex
Diamondhead Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Diamondhead Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 888 | 14.41% |
| Other Race | 6 | 35.29% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 16.48% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 11.54% |
Diamondhead Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
31.05%
Born in Diamondhead
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.23% of Diamondhead residents were born in the United States, with 31.05% having been born in Mississippi. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,375 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 8,418 | 43 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 8,419 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 8,352 | -67 | -0.80% |
| 2014 | 8,303 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 8,226 | -77 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 8,131 | -95 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 8,076 | -55 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 8,060 | -16 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 8,048 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 8,036 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 8,024 | -12 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 8,012 | -12 | -0.15% |