Future Population Projections Future population growth is based on the expected growth associated with the tourism industry in the cities of Biloxi and D ’ Iberville . Keesler AFB also supports a large concentration of jobs , with approximately 4,000 military personnel , and is the largest employer in Biloxi . Table 2‐3 indicates the forecasted population between 2013 and 2040 for cities and the county within the JLUS Study Area . Figure 2‐6 is a graphical display of Table 2‐3 .
Table 2-3 Population Projections , 2013 – 2040
Jurisdiction 2013 2020 2030 2040
Percent Change
Mississippi 2,976,872 3,044,812 3,092,410 3,500,000 17.6 % Harrison County * 187,104 213,275 230,514 237,607 27.0 % City of Biloxi 47,161 55,863 63,664 64,298 36.3 % City of D ’ Iberville 10,386 12,044 13,036 13,713 32.0 %
* Harrison County population includes Biloxi , D ’ Iberville , Gulfport , Long Beach , and Pass Christian , and unincorporated Harrison County
Sources : U . S . Census 2009 – 2013 American Community Survey 5‐Year Estimates , U . S . Census Population Projections ; 240 Mississippi Unified Long‐Range Transportation Infrastructure Plan ; Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Transportation Study 2040 Long‐Range Transportation Plan
Figure 2-6 Population Projections , 2013 – 2040
* Harrison County population includes Biloxi , D ’ Iberville Christian , and unincorporated Harrison County
Source : U . S . Census 2009 – 2013 American Community Census Population Projections ; 240 Mississippi Unified Infrastructure Plan ; Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Transp Transportation Plan
Although Harrison County has experienced a dec past , population projections indicate that its popu 27 percent by 2040 . This is a greater increase tha experiencing an increase in population and is pro 18 percent by 2040 . It is also anticipated that the will also increase ( by 36 percent ) despite having d
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