Biloxi
Biloxi: Geography and Climate
Biloxi: History
Biloxi: Population Profile
Biloxi: Municipal Government
Biloxi: Economy
Biloxi: Education and Research
Biloxi: Health Care
Biloxi: Recreation
Biloxi: Convention Facilities
Biloxi: Transportation
Biloxi: Communications
The City in Brief
Note: This profile of the city of Biloxi was updated prior to August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina caused severe damage to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The long-term impact of Katrina on Biloxi is unknown at the time of publication.
Founded: 1719, incorporated 1981
Head Official: Mayor A. J. Holloway, Jr. (R) (since 1993)
City Population
1990: 46,319
2000: 50,644
2003 estimate: 48,972
Percent change, 1990–2000: 9.3%
U.S. rank in 1990: 535th (State rank: 2nd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 707th (State rank: 3rd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1990: 312,368
2000: 363,988
Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.5%
U.S. rank in 1990: 157th
U.S. rank in 2000: 113th
Area: 46.53 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 68° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 61 inches
Major Economic Sectors: services, casinos, government, and trade
Unemployment rate: 4.0% (December 2004)
Per Capita Income: $17,809 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,852
Major Colleges and Universities: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, The University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast
Daily Newspaper: Sun Herald
