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Diamondhead, Mississippi

City · Population 9,391 · #44 in Mississippi
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Diamondhead, Mississippi

Diamondhead is a city in southeastern Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. The city is located just over 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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About Diamondhead

Diamondhead, MS is a close-knit town located in southern Mississippi with an estimated population of 9,391.

Officially, Diamondhead is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 929 residents per square mile.

📰 Diamondhead News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Diamondhead Unique

  • The only place in America named Diamondhead — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,391.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Diamondhead

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Diamondhead

  • Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Diamondhead

  • DH Country Club Recreation Park & Walking Trail reviews ★
  • Twin Lakes Recreation Area & Walking Trail reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)9,391
Rank in state#44 of 299
Land area10.11 sq mi
Density929/sq mi
Coordinates30.3821, -89.3502

🗺️ Map of Diamondhead