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Biloxi, Mississippi

Introduction to Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison county, is 77 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is conveniently located inside the Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula metropolitan area. There are an estimated 50,644 people in Biloxi.

Biloxi History

Biloxi was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The area was ruled by the British from 1763 to 1779 and by the Spanish from 1779 to 1798. It became a part of the United States of America in 1811. Biloxi was incorporated in 1838. It derived its name from a Sioux term meaning "first people,” The Biloxi Lighthouse was constructed in 1848. Biloxi experienced a catastrophic blow on August 17, 1969 by Hurricane Camille. Hurricane Katrina also devastated the city on August 29, 2005. Biloxi is one of the county seats of Harrison County, which was organized in 1841.

Biloxi and nearby Attractions

  • Biloxi Lighthouse
  • Mardis Gras Museum
  • Jefferson Davis Home
  • Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
  • J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore

Things To Do In Biloxi

While in Biloxi one can visit the Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and the Biloxi Schooners-Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The Biloxi Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque and photographed sites of the area. The Hurricane Camille Memorial and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial are both located in Biloxi’s Town Green as well. Tourists can also spend their leisure hours at the picturesque beaches of Mississippi. The Point Cadet Plaza Shopping Center, Edgewater Plaza Shopping Center, Pops Ferry Shopping Center and the Vieux Marche Mall Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers.

Biloxi Transportation

Gulfport-Biloxi International is the nearest major airport.

Biloxi Higher Education

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the University of South Alabama and Pearl River Community College are all nearby.

High Points

Biloxi strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBiloxi Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBiloxi Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBiloxi Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Biloxi Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Biloxi Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Biloxi Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Biloxi People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Biloxi Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Biloxi College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Biloxi, MS

Comparing Biloxi to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men510
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women39
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People Above Poverty49
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime22

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Historic Biloxi

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Beauvoir (home of Jefferson Davis) c1901.

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Beauvoir (home of Jefferson Davis) c1901.

Beauvoir (home of Jefferson Davis) c1901.

Point oyster houses c1906.

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