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Biloxi, with its 25 miles of white Gulf Coast beaches, is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Historically a sleepy resort town, originally serving vacationers from Mobile and New Orleans, it is noted for its oyster and shrimp fisheries. The introduction of legalized gambling at offshore casinos has led to the city's renaissance and a booming economy. Biloxi's rich history and cultural attractions have also contributed to its becoming one of the new "hot spots" for Southern tourism.
The City in Brief
| 1719, incorporated 1981 | |
| Mayor A. J. Holloway, Jr. (R) (since 1993) | |
| 46,319 | |
| 50,644 | |
| 48,972 | |
| 9.3% | |
| 535th (State rank: 2nd) | |
| 707th (State rank: 3rd) | |
| 312,368 | |
| 363,988 | |
| 16.5% | |
| 157th | |
| 113th | |
| 46.53 square miles (2000) | |
| 20 feet above sea level | |
| 68° F | |
| 61 inches | |
| services, casinos, government, and trade | |
| 4.0% (December 2004) | |
| $17,809 (1999) | |
| 3,852 | |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, The University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast | |
| Sun Herald |
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