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Diamondhead, Mississippi
Location of Diamondhead, Mississippi
Coordinates: 30°23′0″N 89°22′22″W / 30.38333, -89.37278
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Hancock
Area
- Total	11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
- Land	11.3 sq mi (29.4 km²)
- Water	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	5,912
- Density	521.5/sq mi (201.4/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	39525
Area code(s)	228
FIPS code	28-19100
GNIS feature ID	0689399

Diamondhead is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,912 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Diamondhead is located at 30°23′0″N, 89°22′22″W (30.383444, -89.372660)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30.3 km²), of which, 11.3 square miles (29.4 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (3.16%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 5,912 people, 2,559 households, and 1,916 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 521.5 people per square mile (201.3/km²). There were 3,084 housing units at an average density of 272.1/sq mi (105.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.35% White, 1.78% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.94% of the population.

There were 2,559 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,361, and the median income for a family was $58,533. Males had a median income of $41,725 versus $29,595 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,631. About 4.3% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

After the advent of Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005, the demographics changed dramatically but have yet to be statistically enumerated.

Name and Hawaiian Influence

The town of Diamondhead was named after Diamond Head, Hawaii, an extinct volcano located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. This Hawaiian influence is applied throughout Diamondhead. Most of the roads are named with Hawaiian names, the various community centers and private homes have a Hawaiian look, including prominent kona/tahitian roof lines. Originally Diamondhead was designed by the developers in the 80s to appeal to an older demographic looking for a place to retire not far from New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi. Over time is has slowly changed to be less of a retirement community with a wider variety of age groups. It has almost begun to resemble a small suburb, and its residents now mostly consist of young families.

Facilities

Since most of Diamondhead was a planned community it has many facilities designed to attract home buyers. Some of these facilities include:

• Marina, Yacht Club, Tennis World, and Country Club with multiple dining facilities
• The Pines and Cardinal 18-Hole Professional Golf Courses (36 Holes)
• Community Pools throughout the area
• Community Center and Separate Adult Learning Center
• Community Grocery and Hardware Stores
• Multiple Ponds and Lakes
• Several Homes have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Marina and Yacht Club
• Several Restaurants, Bowling, Hotels, Automotive Stations
• Private airstrip including direct access between the airstrip and private homes allowing planes to be housed at a home owners house.

Clubs and Activities

Couples Bridge ~Diamondhead Anglers ~Diamondhead Boaters ~Diamondhead Business & Professionals Assoc. ~Diamondhead Children's Theater ~Diamondhead Continuing Education ~Diamondhead Dance Club ~Diamondhead Garden Club ~Diamondhead Lady Pioneers ~Diamondhead Lions Club ~Diamondhead Marathon Bridge ~Diamondhead Men's Golf Association ~Diamondhead Newcomers ~Diamondhead Performing Arts ~Diamondhead Pocket Billiards ~Diamondhead Republican Women ~Diamondhead Square & Compass ~Diamondhead Women's Club ~Diamondhead Women's Golf ~DWGA Nines ~Krewe of Diamondhead ~Krewe of Selene ~Ladies Bridge ~Ladies Bridge Party Club ~Lions Club ~Men's Bridge ~Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 771 ~MOD Bridge ~NARFE ~PDQ ~PEO ~SPCA ~VFW ~VFW Ladies Aux. ~Wednesday Team Bridge ~Weight Watchers

New Casinos

The Casino deal with Donald Trump and Diamondhead Casino Corporation at the front of Diamondhead has fallen though as of 1 March 07. DCC still wishes to proceed and establish a Casino. The Isle of Capri construction plans at the Kiln Delisle Exit of I-10 have been canceled as of 8 November 07.

Hurricane Katrina

Diamondhead on top of small bay in Fuschia color

Diamondhead was one of the landfall communties of Hurricane Katrina. Damage was severe and dramatic. It was hit by the most dangerous north east/eastern eye wall of Hurricane Katrina and probably experienced the highest winds seen in Mississippi. Greatly contributing to the extensive damage was a record storm surge of 25-28 feet (8.5m). All but two of the 200 homes and townhomes facing the water on the south side of Diamondhead were completely obliterated. The north side fared better, and many of the people whose homes had been destroyed in neighboring cities as well as in Diamondhead moved into the spared houses on the north side. Overnight, the population swelled from 6500 to 9000.

The commercial center, including stores and restaurants, was mostly destroyed and have since been rebuilt. As of late fall 2007, the marina and yacht club have not been rebuilt.

Education

Diamondhead is served by the Hancock County School District. Local schools of interest include St. Stanislaus Catholic School (boys) and Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Academy (girls).

References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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External links

• News of Diamondhead, MS
• Diamondhead Country Club Homepage

• Diamondhead, Mississippi is at coordinates 30°23′00″N 89°22′22″W / 30.383444, -89.37266 (Diamondhead, Mississippi)Coordinates: 30°23′00″N 89°22′22″W / 30.383444, -89.37266 (Diamondhead, Mississippi)

v â€¢ d â€¢ e Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Mississippi
County seat: Bay St. Louis
Cities	Bay St. Louis | Waveland
CDPs	Diamondhead | Kiln | Pearlington | Shoreline Park
Unincorporated communities	Bayou Caddy | Clermont Harbor | Lakeshore