Diamondhead, MS Demographics
A map of Diamondhead's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,123 | 85.2% |
Hispanic | 437 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 429 | 4.5% |
Black | 335 | 3.5% |
Asian | 130 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 75 | 0.8% |
Diamondhead, Mississippi had a population of 9,529 in 2020. It was 85.2% White, 3.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Diamondhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is the 44th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Diamondhead's White Population
8,123 residents of Diamondhead identify as White, or 85.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Diamondhead considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #73 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more White than neighboring Bay St. Louis (75.4% White), Waveland (73.7% White), and DeLisle (54.1% White). Diamondhead is less White than neighboring Kiln (86% White), and Henderson Point (89.7% White).
Diamondhead's Black Population
335 residents of Diamondhead identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Diamondhead considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #377 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more Black than neighboring Kiln (3.1% Black), and Henderson Point (0% Black). Diamondhead is less Black than neighboring Bay St. Louis (14.6% Black), Waveland (15.3% Black), and DeLisle (37.5% Black).
Diamondhead's Asian Population
130 residents of Diamondhead identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Diamondhead roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more Asian than neighboring Bay St. Louis (1% Asian), Kiln (0.9% Asian), Waveland (0.9% Asian), DeLisle (0.5% Asian), and Henderson Point (0.9% Asian).
Diamondhead's Hispanic Population
437 residents of Diamondhead identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Diamondhead roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay St. Louis (4.3% Hispanic), Kiln (3.6% Hispanic), DeLisle (2.7% Hispanic), and Henderson Point (4.3% Hispanic).
Diamondhead's Native American/Other Population
75 residents of Diamondhead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Diamondhead roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson Point (0.4% Native American/Other). Diamondhead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kiln (1.1% Native American/Other), Waveland (1% Native American/Other), and DeLisle (1.1% Native American/Other).
Diamondhead's Multiracial Population
429 residents of Diamondhead identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Diamondhead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Diamondhead is ranked #52 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Diamondhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay St. Louis (4% Multiracial), and DeLisle (4% Multiracial). Diamondhead is less Multiracial than neighboring Kiln (5.2% Multiracial), Waveland (4.6% Multiracial), and Henderson Point (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.