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Cost of living in Diamondhead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Diamondhead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Diamondhead is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Diamondhead is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Diamondhead is $244,373.
The median income in Diamondhead is $87,407.
Diamondhead's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Diamondhead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Diamondhead | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Diamondhead, MS Weather
The average high in Diamondhead is 77.1° and the average low is 57.4°.
There are 70.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 64.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Diamondhead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Diamondhead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Diamondhead
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,338 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 9,338 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,360 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 9,417 | 16.6% |
| 2020 | 8,076 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,103 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,149 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,200 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 8,341 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 8,246 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,275 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 8,777 | - |
| 2012 | 0 | - |
| 2011 | 0 | - |
| 2010 | 0 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Diamondhead
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Diamondhead is:
84.3% White with 7,872 White residents.
2.6% African American with 242 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 133 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 561 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 516 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Diamondhead | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Diamondhead
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Diamondhead is 52.6% female with 4,908 female residents.
Diamondhead is 47.4% male with 4,430 male residents.
| Gender | Diamondhead | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Diamondhead for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Diamondhead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Diamondhead | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Diamondhead, Mississippi
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3.0% of households in Diamondhead earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Diamondhead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Diamondhead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Diamondhead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Diamondhead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Diamondhead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Diamondhead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Diamondhead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.3% of households in Diamondhead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Diamondhead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Diamondhead | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
