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Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, city, in Harrison County, Mississippi. Biloxi had 48,516 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 49,449 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 48,861 (±47). GEOID 2806220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,516
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,449 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,861 ±47
Median household income
$57,204
±$3,986 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$225,100
±$13,776 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,089
±$32 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Biloxi and what county is it in?
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi. It covers 42.9 square miles of land, 1,152 residents per square mile in 2020.
Biloxi is in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Biloxi, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 48,516 people lived in Biloxi on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 49,449 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 48,861 (±47).
| Measure | Biloxi | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 48,861 ±47 | 210,891 | +2,955 |
| Households | 19,914 ±542 | 83,358 | +1,991 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.06 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,033 ±528 | 94,898 | +1,202 |
Biloxi's population since 2000
From 50,644 in 2000 to 48,516 in 2025: down 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Biloxi as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Biloxi?
The median resident of Biloxi is 36.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.4%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Biloxi | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.6 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±1.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.9% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.4% ±2.3 pts | 60.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.4% ±2.3 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | −1.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.1% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.1% ±1.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5% ±1.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±1.5 pts | 13.1% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±1.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.6% ±2.9 pts | 27.5% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7% ±1.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.0% ±2.4 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Biloxi earn?
Half of Biloxi's 19,914 households earn less than $57,204 a year (±$3,986), against $59,479 in Harrison County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $59,242 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Biloxi | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,204 ±$3,986 | $59,479 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,420 ±$3,910 | $80,923 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,883 ±$1,714 | $33,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±2.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±5.0 pts | 22.3% | −12.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±2.7 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8% ±2.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Biloxi?
Owners occupy 50.1% of Biloxi's occupied homes and renters 49.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,100 by its owner (±$13,776). The median renter pays $1,089 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Biloxi | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,100 ±$13,776 | $212,200 | +$26,097 |
| Median gross rent | $1,089 ±$32 | $1,115 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±4.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,670 ±$106 | $1,495 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.1% ±2.3 pts | 62.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.9% ±2.3 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Housing units | 23,033 ±528 | 94,898 | +1,202 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.8% ±2.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.7% ±1.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Biloxi building?
Builders took permits for 436 new housing units in Biloxi in 2025 (147 in single-family houses), 9.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Biloxi work and get to work?
72.6% of Biloxi's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Biloxi | Harrison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±1.7 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6% ±2.5 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±2.1 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Biloxi?
22 census tracts lie mostly in Biloxi, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $26,250 (Tract 36) to $116,875 (Tract 9).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 37Harrison County | 3,646 | $44,097 |
| Tract 34.07Harrison County | 4,282 | $78,097 |
| Tract 33.09Harrison County | 3,699 | $40,867 |
| Tract 12.05Harrison County | 3,224 | $85,671 |
| Tract 9Harrison County | 3,120 | $116,875 |
| Tract 12.04Harrison County | 2,868 | $41,131 |
| Tract 34.06Harrison County | 4,243 | $54,118 |
| Tract 40Harrison County | 2,480 | $30,372 |
| Tract 33.11Harrison County | 2,959 | $87,703 |
| Tract 33.12Harrison County | 2,252 | $87,656 |
| Tract 12.03Harrison County | 2,143 | $96,875 |
| Tract 39.02Harrison County | 2,064 | $38,894 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Biloxi) · Census block assignment files
How does Biloxi compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Biloxi is the 852nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Biloxi ranks 51st of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 68th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 187 |
| Median household income | 51st | 172 |
| Per capita income | 37th | 183 |
| Median home value | 22nd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 123rd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th | 171 |
| Median age | 103rd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 182 |
| Work from home | 33rd | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 123rd | 185 |
Biloxi's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Biloxi with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Biloxi?
5 of the 57 figures for Biloxi on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Biloxi are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Biloxi.