Biloxi, MS Demographics

A map of Biloxi's Population by Race

Biloxi, Mississippi has an estimated population of 48,861, a slight decrease from the 49,449 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 18.4% Black, 10.8% Hispanic, 7.0% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Biloxi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Biloxi is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Biloxi, that probability was 60.0% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Biloxi is ranked the 4th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Biloxi was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Biloxi's White Population

29,020 residents of Biloxi, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Biloxi is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Biloxi ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Biloxi's population has increased from 58.2% to 59.4%.

Biloxi is more White than neighboring Gulfport (47.3% White). Biloxi is less White than neighboring D'Iberville (60.8% White), St. Martin (71.6% White), Latimer (68.4% White), and Gulf Hills (66.7% White).

Biloxi's Black Population

9,001 residents of Biloxi, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Biloxi is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Biloxi ranks 274th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Black residents' share of Biloxi's population has decreased from 21.8% to 18.4%.

Biloxi is more Black than neighboring St. Martin (13.6% Black), Latimer (4.6% Black), and Gulf Hills (10.6% Black). Biloxi is less Black than neighboring D'Iberville (19.1% Black), and Gulfport (37.3% Black).

Biloxi's Asian Population

1,756 residents of Biloxi, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Biloxi is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Biloxi ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Asian residents' share of Biloxi's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.

Biloxi is more Asian than neighboring Gulf Hills (2.8% Asian), and Gulfport (1.7% Asian). Biloxi is less Asian than neighboring D'Iberville (8% Asian), St. Martin (5.7% Asian), and Latimer (5.1% Asian).

Biloxi's Hispanic Population

5,291 residents of Biloxi, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Biloxi is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Biloxi ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Biloxi's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.8%.

Biloxi is more Hispanic than neighboring D'Iberville (8.1% Hispanic), St. Martin (5.6% Hispanic), and Gulfport (6.8% Hispanic). Biloxi is less Hispanic than neighboring Gulf Hills (14.3% Hispanic).

Biloxi's Native American/Other Population

377 residents of Biloxi, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Biloxi is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Biloxi ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Biloxi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Biloxi is more Native American/Other than neighboring D'Iberville (0.1% Native American/Other), St. Martin (0% Native American/Other), and Gulfport (0.5% Native American/Other). Biloxi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Latimer (1.1% Native American/Other), and Gulf Hills (1% Native American/Other).

Biloxi's Multiracial Population

3,416 residents of Biloxi, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Biloxi is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Biloxi ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Biloxi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Biloxi's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.0%.

Biloxi is more Multiracial than neighboring D'Iberville (3.8% Multiracial), St. Martin (3.4% Multiracial), Gulf Hills (4.5% Multiracial), and Gulfport (6.5% Multiracial). Biloxi is less Multiracial than neighboring Latimer (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.