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Hazlehurst

Mississippi · 3,619 residents · 4.43 sq mi
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Hazlehurst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,781. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 781 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
3,619
−18%since 2000
from 4,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hazlehurst
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,781
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,675
+16%since 2000
from $11,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(1,245)
Black68.1%(2,998)
Hispanic / Latino2%(90)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.5%(2,440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(461)
Black75.8%(2,744)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(273)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,661)
Diversity Score
46
−17%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazlehurst, Mississippi?

Hazlehurst, Mississippi has about 3,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hazlehurst, Mississippi earns about $25,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazlehurst, Mississippi expensive?

In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Hazlehurst, Mississippi?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hazlehurst, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazlehurst, Mississippi?

About 42.7% of people in Hazlehurst, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazlehurst, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazlehurst, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 602 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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