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Hattiesburg

Mississippi · 45,989 residents · 53.441 sq mi
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Hattiesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

45,989
+3%since 2000
from 44,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
861 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
27.8
+3%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
41K44K46K49K52K1990201020202024Hattiesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,144
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,361
+22%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
31.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$630
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
22.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
61.7% rent
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.1
+53%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(22,060)
Black47.1%(21,099)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(630)
Asian1.2%(545)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(29,418)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(18,615)
Black52.8%(24,282)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,996)
Asian0.9%(431)
Other1.3%(585)
Diversity Score69.2%(31,829)
69
+5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Hattiesburg, Mississippi has about 45,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hattiesburg, Mississippi earns about $27,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hattiesburg, Mississippi expensive?

In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hattiesburg, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

About 31.8% of people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hattiesburg, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hattiesburg, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,098 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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