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Hurley

Mississippi · 1,557 residents · 5.135 sq mi
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Hurley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,177. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,700. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,557
+58%since 2000
from 985 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
303 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9071K1K2K2K2000201020202024Hurley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,177
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,439
+41%since 2000
from $18,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+61%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(959)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,445)
Black1.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(137)
Diversity Score
9
+147%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurley, Mississippi?

Hurley, Mississippi has about 1,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hurley, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hurley, Mississippi earns about $72,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurley, Mississippi expensive?

In Hurley, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $179,700, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Hurley, Mississippi?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hurley, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurley, Mississippi?

About 22.4% of people in Hurley, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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