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DeLisle, MS
Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Population
1,906
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
364
ZIP codes
0
DeLisle and its ZIP codes
DeLisle at a glance
- DeLisle is about 5.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,917 a year, 27% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,400 (29% above Mississippi).
Local data for DeLisle, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeLisle, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,917
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$218,400
Homeownership
97.0%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (317), German Americans (133), Italian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for DeLisle.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,773
90,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,986
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $9,376 per person
How people get to work
DeLisle, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled26.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeLisle, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,601
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 42°F
65.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeLisle, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near DeLisle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pass ChristianCity | 4.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| DiamondheadCity | 5.5 mi | 10.1 |
| Long BeachCity | 7 mi | 10.2 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 7.2 mi | 14.7 |
| WavelandCity | 8.7 mi | 8.5 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 13.2 |
| LymanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.8 |
| GulfportCity | 13 mi | 55.6 |
| SaucierCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| BiloxiCity | 19 mi | 42.9 |
| PearlingtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.1 |
| D'IbervilleCity | 24 mi | 10.6 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.3 |
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| NicholsonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeLisle, MS in?
- DeLisle is in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of DeLisle, MS?
- About 1,906 people live in DeLisle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeLisle?
- Nearby places include Pass Christian (4.4 mi), Henderson Point (4.5 mi), Diamondhead (5.5 mi), Long Beach (7 mi), Bay St. Louis (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023