City safety & data profile

BiloxiMS

Biloxi, MS is a 46K-resident city in Harrison County with a median household income of $57,204.

Harrison County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Biloxi, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Biloxi has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $225,100, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

46K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$57,204
Median income
$225,100
Median home
16.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Biloxi

Biloxi posts a median household income higher than 18% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 4 hospitals serve the Biloxi area.

Top 82%
by median income, US cities
4
hospitals in & near Biloxi

Where Biloxi income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,204 Bottom 18% higher than 18% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Biloxi, MS beyond the headline numbers

Biloxi sits inside Harrison County, Mississippi, at roughly 30.40°N, -88.89°W. Population 45,637, $57,204 median household income. Median home value $225,100, median rent $1,089. Poverty rate 16.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Biloxi's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.3%, then short sleep duration at 38.9%. 4 hospitals in/around Biloxi, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Biloxi from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
45,637
Biloxi
Median Income
$57,204
-16% vs avg
Median Home Value
$225,100
Near average
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Harrison County) - Biloxi's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
211K+11%
Median Income
$59,479+38%
Median Home Value
$212,200+48%
Poverty Rate
17.1%-14%
Unemployment
6.7%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Biloxi, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
Poverty Rate
16.4% +15% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.6%
Work From Home 7%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 61.4%
African American 18.6%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.3%
Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
35.1%
Physical Inactivity
33.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 11.3%
Annual Checkup 80.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
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0
★
1
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
VA GULF COAST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
BILOXI · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
Memorial Hospital Biloxi
BILOXI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Biloxi, MS? ▼
Biloxi, MS has a population of 45,637 people, located in Harrison County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Biloxi? ▼
The median household income in Biloxi, MS is $57,204 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
What is the median home value in Biloxi? ▼
The median home value in Biloxi, MS is $225,100. Median rent is $1,089/month.
What are the top health concerns in Biloxi? ▼
The top health indicators in Biloxi include High Blood Pressure (40.3%), Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), Obesity (35.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Biloxi? ▼
Biloxi has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Biloxi? ▼
The median age in Biloxi, MS is 36.6 years. 30.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Biloxi, MS is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. With a population of 46K and a $57,204 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Biloxi area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Mississippi

Real-time AQI for every monitored Mississippi location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Biloxi's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Biloxi area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Biloxi against Mississippi peers on any ranking lens. Explore Mississippi

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Harrison County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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