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Diamondhead, MS

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Population
9,441
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
63 ft
Median Home Value
$259,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,407
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Overall#25 best place in MississippiPopulation rankingHighest population places in MississippiNearest larger communityGulfport, Mississippi17 miles away · 76,506 residents.

About Diamondhead

Diamondhead is a city in southeastern Hancock County, Mississippi, incorporated in February 2012 and situated approximately fifty miles northeast of New Orleans. Part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area, the community of approximately 9,300 lies near the Stennis Space Center and the Jourdan River. Public education is administered by the Bay-Waveland School District.

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Small Town FitA+98.7ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.5ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA96.5rating

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