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Hazlehurst

Georgia · 4,226 residents · 4.733 sq mi
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Hazlehurst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,500. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,226
+12%since 2000
from 3,787 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hazlehurst
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,304
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,306 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,548
−3%since 2000
from $12,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(2,546)
Black27.5%(1,041)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(130)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(2,174)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(2,567)
Black29.5%(1,246)
Hispanic / Latino8%(336)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0.5%(22)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,808)
Diversity Score
66
+16%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazlehurst, Georgia?

Hazlehurst, Georgia has about 4,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst, Georgia?

The typical household in Hazlehurst, Georgia earns about $30,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazlehurst, Georgia expensive?

In Hazlehurst, Georgia, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Hazlehurst, Georgia?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hazlehurst, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazlehurst, Georgia?

About 37.6% of people in Hazlehurst, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazlehurst, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazlehurst, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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