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Hattiesburg

Mississippi · 48,730 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 $36,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,500. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,730
+9%since 2000
from 44,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
912 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
+8%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K44K46K49K52K1990201020202024Hattiesburg
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,111
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,880
+52%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
65.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(19,172)
Black50.9%(24,804)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,255)
Asian1.7%(830)
Other3%(1,468)
Diversity Score72.4%(35,288)
Diversity Score
72
+10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Hattiesburg, Mississippi has about 48,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hattiesburg, Mississippi earns about $36,111 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 $110,500, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

About 31.3% 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 32.0% 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 6,839 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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