Latimer, MS Demographics

A map of Latimer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,622	5,118	68.4%	76.2%
Hispanic	731	359	10.8%	5.3%
Multiracial	676	418	10.0%	6.2%
Asian	342	227	5.1%	3.4%
Black	310	544	4.6%	8.1%
Native American/Other	75	54	1.1%	0.8%

Latimer, Mississippi has an estimated population of 6,756, a less than 1% change from the 6,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 10.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 4.6% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Latimer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Latimer has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Latimer, that probability was 40.6% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Latimer is ranked the 56th 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). Latimer was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Latimer's White Population

4,622 residents of Latimer, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Latimer is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Latimer ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Latimer's population has decreased from 76.2% to 68.4%.

Latimer is more White than neighboring D'Iberville (60.8% White), Gulf Hills (66.7% White), and Biloxi (59.4% White). Latimer is less White than neighboring St. Martin (71.6% White), and Ocean Springs (76.6% White).

Latimer's Black Population

310 residents of Latimer, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Latimer is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Latimer ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Black residents' share of Latimer's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.6%.

Latimer is less Black than neighboring D'Iberville (19.1% Black), St. Martin (13.6% Black), Gulf Hills (10.6% Black), Biloxi (18.4% Black), and Ocean Springs (7.4% Black).

Latimer's Asian Population

342 residents of Latimer, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Latimer is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Latimer ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Asian residents' share of Latimer's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.1%.

Latimer is more Asian than neighboring Gulf Hills (2.8% Asian), Biloxi (3.6% Asian), and Ocean Springs (4.9% Asian). Latimer is less Asian than neighboring D'Iberville (8% Asian), and St. Martin (5.7% Asian).

Latimer's Hispanic Population

731 residents of Latimer, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Latimer is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Latimer ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Latimer's population has increased from 5.3% to 10.8%.

Latimer is more Hispanic than neighboring D'Iberville (8.1% Hispanic), St. Martin (5.6% Hispanic), and Ocean Springs (8.4% Hispanic). Latimer is less Hispanic than neighboring Gulf Hills (14.3% Hispanic).

Latimer's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Latimer, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Latimer is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Latimer ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Latimer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Latimer is more Native American/Other than neighboring D'Iberville (0.1% Native American/Other), St. Martin (0% Native American/Other), Gulf Hills (1% Native American/Other), Biloxi (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ocean Springs (0.3% Native American/Other).

Latimer's Multiracial Population

676 residents of Latimer, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Latimer is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Latimer ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latimer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Latimer's population has increased from 6.2% to 10.0%.

Latimer is more Multiracial than neighboring D'Iberville (3.8% Multiracial), St. Martin (3.4% Multiracial), Gulf Hills (4.5% Multiracial), Biloxi (7% Multiracial), and Ocean Springs (2.4% 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.