Biloxi, MS

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Biloxi, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Biloxi Almanac

Biloxi Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Biloxi Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Biloxi, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Biloxi Hospitals

GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - State)
180 DEBUYS ROAD
(228) 388-0211
Emergency Service: Yes

BILOXI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
PO BOX 128/150 REYNOIR STREET
(228) 436-1104
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Biloxi

Biloxi High Schools (2004)

BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL
1845 RICHARD DRIVE
228-435-6105
Serves 1,147 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

R D BROWN VOC CENTER
1424 FATHER RYAN AVENUE
228-435-1421
A Vocational School

CENTER FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES
2829 PASS ROAD
228-436-5120
A Non-traditional School

Biloxi Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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