Diamondhead, Mississippi

city in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Diamondhead is a city in southeastern Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. The city is located just over 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. At the time of the 2020 census, the population was 9,529.[3]

Diamondhead, Mississippi
Motto: 
"Where living is easy."[1]
Location of Diamondhead, Mississippi
Location of Diamondhead, Mississippi
Diamondhead, Mississippi is located in the United States
Diamondhead, Mississippi
Diamondhead, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 30°23′0″N 89°22′22″W / 30.38333°N 89.37278°W / 30.38333; -89.37278
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyHancock
IncorporatedFebruary 6, 2012
Area
 • Total12.57 sq mi (32.55 km2)
 • Land10.11 sq mi (26.18 km2)
 • Water2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 • Total9,529
 • Density942.63/sq mi (363.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39525
Area code228
FIPS code28-19100
GNIS feature ID0689399
Websitewww.diamondhead.ms.gov

References

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  1. "Welcome to the City of Diamondhead, Where Living Is Easy!". City of Diamondhead, Mississippi. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Diamondhead city, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2024.