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Diamondhead

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.109
State:
Mississippi

Diamondhead is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Diamondhead has a 2026 population of 9,331. Diamondhead is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,510 in 2020.

The median household income in Diamondhead is $87,407 with a poverty rate of 7.02%. The median age in Diamondhead is 49.1 years: 45.3 years for males, and 52.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males.

9.3K
Total Population
923
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.32%
Growth

Diamondhead Population

Diamondhead Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,331-30-0.32%
20259,361-30-0.32%
20249,3911361.47%
20239,255360.39%
20229,219-156-1.66%
20219,375-135-1.42%
20209,510-14-0.15%
20198,044-11-0.14%
20188,055-24-0.3%
20178,079-56-0.69%
20168,135-94-1.14%
20158,229-76-0.92%
20148,305-48-0.57%
20138,353-69-0.82%
20128,42230.04%
20118,4198,419
20108,375-3-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 49.1 years
Female: 52.5 years
Male: 45.3 years

Diamondhead Adults

There are 7,684 adults, (2,687 of whom are seniors) in Diamondhead.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,908 (52.6%)
Male: 4,430 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Diamondhead includes 85.8% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,01285.8%
Two or more races8569.17%
Black or African American2422.59%
Asian1331.42%
Other race680.73%
Native American270.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2953.16%
White1401.5%
Other race540.58%
Native American270.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,87284.3%
Two or more races5616.01%
Black or African American2422.59%
Asian1331.42%
Other race140.15%

Diamondhead Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Diamondhead 's average per capita income is $53,046. Household income levels show a median of $87,407. The poverty rate stands at 7.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,721-
Families$102,386$123,102
Households$87,407$107,265
Non Families$61,964$66,915

$53,046

Average Income

$87,407

Median Household Income

7.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)