DeLisle, Mississippi facts for kids
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DeLisle, Mississippi
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 DeLisle, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
DeLisle, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.34 sq mi (13.84 km2) |
| • Land | 5.23 sq mi (13.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
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| • Total | 1,275 |
| • Density | 243.74/sq mi (94.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-18420 |
DeLisle (pronounced like "duh-LIL" or "duh-LEEL") is a small community in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. DeLisle is part of the larger Gulfport–Biloxi area. In 2020, about 1,275 people lived here.
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Where is DeLisle Located?
DeLisle is found at 30°22′44″N 89°16′5″W. It sits on the north side of DeLisle Bayou and the Wolf River. These waterways separate DeLisle from the nearby city of Pass Christian.
According to the United States Census Bureau, DeLisle covers a total area of about 13.8 square kilometers (about 5.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.5 square kilometers (5.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
How DeLisle Got Started
The history of DeLisle goes back to the early 1700s. A French explorer named Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville was sent by the French king to set up a colony in this area. On one of his trips, he was joined by a talented mapmaker named Compte Guillaume Delisle. Together, they explored and named several places, including Bayou Delisle.
The area north of the bayou, which is now DeLisle, shares a zip code with Pass Christian. However, it's not actually inside the city limits of Pass Christian. The first records of people settling here show that Barthelome Grelot and his brother-in-law Philipe Saucier were among the earliest French settlers. They received land grants from the Spanish government in the late 1700s. Other early families included Jean Baptiste Nicaise, Pierre Moran, and Charles Ladner.
A post office served the DeLisle community from 1884 until 1974.
DeLisle's Industry
In 1979, a company called DuPont opened a large factory in DeLisle. This factory makes titanium dioxide, which is a white pigment used in many products like paints, plastics, and even sunscreen. Today, the plant is run by a company called Chemours. It is one of the biggest producers of titanium dioxide in the world!
Who Lives in DeLisle?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 1,275 | — | |
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DeLisle's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 1,275 people living in DeLisle. There were 440 households and 304 families.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of DeLisle in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 690 | 54.12% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 478 | 37.49% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.55% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 60 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 2.75% |
Famous People from DeLisle
DeLisle has been home to some notable individuals:
- Beulah Mae Donald: A brave Civil Rights activist.
- Matteo Martinolich: A skilled shipbuilder.
- Jesmyn Ward: A highly acclaimed author who has won the prestigious National Book Award for Fiction twice!
See also
In Spanish: DeLisle (Misisipi) para niños
