- Diamondhead, Mississippi
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Diamondhead, Mississippi — Unincorporated CDP — Location of Diamondhead, Mississippi
Coordinates: 30°23′0″N 89°22′22″W / 30.383333°N 89.37278°WCoordinates: 30°23′0″N 89°22′22″W / 30.383333°N 89.37278°W 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 (2010) - Total 8,425 - Density 745.6/sq mi (286.6/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 8,425 as of the 2010 census.
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Geography
Diamondhead is located at 30°23′0″N 89°22′22″W / 30.383333°N 89.37278°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 km2), of which 11.3 square miles (29 km2) are land and 0.4-square-mile (1.0 km2) (3.16%) is water.
Incorporation
In 2009, a petition supported by the Property Owners Association (POA) to hold an incorporation election was filed with the Hancock Chancery Court and an election approved the incorporation. Opponents contended that the petition lacked a sufficient number of signatures and that incorporation requirements were not complied with. In 2010, the Hancock Chancery court ruled against the opponents who then appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Further, the appeal claimed irregularities during the hearing on the original objection. On October 29, 2011, the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the Hancock Chancery court and ruled against the irregularity claims. The City of Diamondhead expects to start operations in January 2012 unless further appeals are filed.[2]
Climate
Climate data for Diamondhead, MS Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 79
(26)88
(31)85
(29)94
(34)95
(35)99
(37)103
(39)104
(40)95
(35)92
(33)85
(29)81
(27)104
(40)Average high °F (°C) 59
(15)63
(17)69
(21)75
(24)83
(28)88
(31)90
(32)90
(32)86
(30)78
(26)69
(21)62
(17)70 Average low °F (°C) 40
(4)43
(6)50
(10)56
(13)65
(18)70
(21)73
(23)73
(23)68
(20)57
(14)49
(9)42
(6)57 Record low °F (°C) 6
(−14)15
(−9)22
(−6)28
(−2)42
(6)44
(7)61
(16)60
(16)43
(6)33
(1)26
(−3)8
(−13)6
(−14)Precipitation inches (mm) 6.77
(172)4.84
(122.9)6.67
(169.4)5.76
(146.3)5.40
(137.2)5.21
(132.3)6.57
(166.9)5.68
(144.3)6.42
(163.1)2.76
(70.1)5.14
(130.6)4.30
(109.2)65.52
(1,664.2)Source: [3] Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,425 people, 3,586 households, and 2,507 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 745.6 people per square mile (286.6/km²). There were 4,308 housing units at an average density of 381.2/sq mi (146.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.9% White, 2.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 3,586 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. Females made up 52% of the population.
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. 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 1970s to appeal to an older demographic looking for a place to retire near from New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi. Over time it has slowly changed from a retirement community to a variety of age groups. It has 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
Alternative Housing Pilot Program, which seeks alternative disaster housing solutions.
- Couples Bridge
- Diamondhead Anglers
- Diamondhead Boaters
- Diamondhead Business & Professionals Assoc.
- Diamondhead Children's Theater
- Diamondhead Continuing Education
- Diamondhead Dance Club
- Diamond Head Duffers 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 had fallen through as of 1 March 2007. DCC still wishes to proceed and establish a casino. The Isle of Capri construction plans at the Kiln Delisle exit of I-10 had been canceled as of 8 November 2007.
As of late 2008, casinos had applied for zoning in the south side of Diamondhead that was obliterated by Hurricane Katrina. The Silver Slipper Casino from nearby Lakeshore built a seafood restaurant, the Pier House now named the Hula Club, at the former site of the yacht club over the water. The eighty-eight acres north of there is also planned to be a major resort casino. It will be the only casino in Mississippi with virtually direct interstate access (I-10).
Hurricane Katrina
Diamondhead on top of small bay in fuchsiaDiamondhead was one of the landfall communities of Hurricane Katrina, which inflicted severe damage. It was hit by the most dangerous north east/eastern eye wall of Hurricane Katrina and probably experienced the highest winds seen in Mississippi[citation needed]. Greatly contributing to the extensive damage was a record storm surge of 25–28 feet (8.5m). Nearly all of the 200 homes and townhomes facing the water on the south side of Diamondhead were 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 houses which remained on the north side. Overnight, the population swelled from 6500 to 9000.
The commercial center, including stores and restaurants, was mostly destroyed and has since 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 Academy (girls).
References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ The Sea Coast Echo, October 29, 2011, http://12.68.233.230/40/article_5447.shtml
- ^ "Average Weather for Diamondhead, MS - Temperature and Precipitation". Weather.com. http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/wxclimatology/monthly/USMS0097. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
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External links
Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Mississippi County seat: Bay St. Louis Cities 
CDPs Diamondhead | Kiln | Pearlington | Shoreline Park
Unincorporated
communitiesBayou Caddy | Clermont Harbor | Lakeshore
Categories:- Census-designated places in Mississippi
- Populated places in Hancock County, Mississippi
- Places affected by Hurricane Katrina
- Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area
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