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West Hattiesburg

Mississippi · 6,006 residents · 2.413 sq mi
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West Hattiesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,617. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,800. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
6,006
−5%since 2000
from 6,305 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,489 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+5%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024West Hattiesburg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,617
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,881
+15%since 2000
from $18,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+53%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(4,673)
Black22.1%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(87)
Asian1.6%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(3,088)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(2,055)
Black47.4%(2,849)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(641)
Asian2.9%(173)
Other3.2%(193)
Diversity Score79.1%(4,753)
Diversity Score
79
+62%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+112%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

West Hattiesburg, Mississippi has about 6,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi earns about $40,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hattiesburg, Mississippi expensive?

In West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

About 27.4% of people in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hattiesburg, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hattiesburg, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 565 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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