How long is the commute from Diamondhead, MS?
Workers who live in Diamondhead, MS take an average of 36.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Diamondhead get to work
| Means of transportation | Diamondhead | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±5.6 points) | 77.5% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Diamondhead, the average commute is not measurably different from Hancock County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Diamondhead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Diamondhead ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Diamondhead
| Vehicles available | Diamondhead | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±5.1 points) | 32.9% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±5.9 points) | 39.0% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±5.5 points) | 24.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Diamondhead, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hancock County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Diamondhead
| Diamondhead | Hancock County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.7 points) | 94.6% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.2 points) | 86.6% (±2.7 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Diamondhead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hancock County (86.6%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Diamondhead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead | — | 36.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Bay St. Louis | 4.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| DeLisle | 4.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Kiln | 5.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waveland | 6.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pass Christian | 8.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 11 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Lyman | 16 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Gulfport | 17 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bay St. Louis, MS (27.1 minutes), DeLisle, MS (18.8 minutes), Long Beach, MS (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamondhead | 36.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Pearlington | 34.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Waveland | 33.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Kiln | 30.9 minutes (±11.1) |
| 5 | Bay St. Louis | 27.1 minutes (±3.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Diamondhead
How long is the average commute in Diamondhead?
Workers who live in Diamondhead, MS take an average of 36.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Diamondhead without a car?
0.9% of households in Diamondhead have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Diamondhead?
14.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Diamondhead worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Diamondhead city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Diamondhead city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Diamondhead city, Mississippi
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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