Latimer, MS Demographics

A map of Latimer's Population by Race

Latimer, Mississippi had a population of 6,720 in 2020. It was 76.2% White, 8.1% Black, 3.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Latimer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is the 57th 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).

Latimer's White Population

5,118 residents of Latimer identify as White, or 76.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Latimer considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #113 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is more White than neighboring D'Iberville (54.6% White), St. Martin (63.2% White), Gulf Hills (65.2% White), and Biloxi (58.2% White). Latimer is less White than neighboring Ocean Springs (78.2% White).

Latimer's Black Population

544 residents of Latimer identify as Black, or 8.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Latimer considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #343 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is more Black than neighboring Ocean Springs (7.2% Black). Latimer is less Black than neighboring D'Iberville (20.6% Black), St. Martin (14.9% Black), Gulf Hills (15.4% Black), and Biloxi (21.8% Black).

Latimer's Asian Population

227 residents of Latimer identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Latimer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Springs (3% Asian). Latimer is less Asian than neighboring D'Iberville (10.4% Asian), St. Martin (9.4% Asian), Gulf Hills (7% Asian), and Biloxi (4.3% Asian).

Latimer's Hispanic Population

359 residents of Latimer identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Latimer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is less Hispanic than neighboring D'Iberville (7.8% Hispanic), St. Martin (6.1% Hispanic), Gulf Hills (5.7% Hispanic), Biloxi (9.5% Hispanic), and Ocean Springs (5.8% Hispanic).

Latimer's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Latimer 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 Latimer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is more Native American/Other than neighboring D'Iberville (0.7% Native American/Other), Gulf Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ocean Springs (0.7% Native American/Other). Latimer is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Martin (1.1% Native American/Other), and Biloxi (0.9% Native American/Other).

Latimer's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Latimer identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Latimer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Latimer is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Latimer is more Multiracial than neighboring D'Iberville (5.9% Multiracial), St. Martin (5.3% Multiracial), Gulf Hills (6% Multiracial), Biloxi (5.4% Multiracial), and Ocean Springs (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.