Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest CountyComprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile
Population
79,749
Median Household Income
$46,342
Median Home Value
$166,358
Median Age
29.4 yrs
Household Income Brackets
Racial & Ethnic Demographics
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment
Complete Census & Social Dataset
91 Total MetricsGeneral Demographics
| City Alt | N/A |
| County Fips All | 28035|28073 |
| County Name All | Forrest|Lamar |
| Source | shape |
| Military | 0 |
| Incorporated | 1.0% |
| Cdp | 0 |
| Township | 0 |
| Male | 44.50 |
| Female | 55.50 |
Regional & Admin
| Population | 79,749 |
| Population Proper | 48,619 |
| Density | 351.30 |
| Ranking | 3 |
| Cbsa Fips | 25,620 |
| Cbsa Name | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Cbsa Metro | 1 |
| Csa Fips | 279 |
| Csa Name | Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS |
Age & Demographics
| Age Median | 29.4% |
| Age Under 10 | 10.8% |
| Age 10 To 19 | 13.4% |
| Age 20s | 27.4% |
| Age 30s | 12.7% |
| Age 40s | 8.8% |
| Age 50s | 9.3% |
| Age 60s | 8.6% |
| Age 70s | 6.0% |
| Age Over 80 | 3.1% |
| Age Over 65 | 13.2% |
| Age 18 To 24 | 23.1% |
| Age Over 18 | 82.1% |
Household & Family
| Married | 29.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% |
| Never Married | 53.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% |
| Family Size | 2.81 |
Income & Economy
| Family Dual Income | $45 |
| Income Household Median | $46,342 |
| Income Household Under 5 | $8 |
| Income Household 5 To 10 | $2 |
| Income Household 10 To 15 | $7 |
| Income Household 15 To 20 | $6 |
| Income Household 20 To 25 | $7 |
| Income Household 25 To 35 | $9 |
| Income Household 35 To 50 | $14 |
| Income Household 50 To 75 | $18 |
| Income Household 75 To 100 | $9 |
| Income Household 100 To 150 | $12 |
| Income Household 150 Over | $8 |
| Income Household Six Figure | $20 |
| Income Individual Median | $25,526 |
| Labor Force Participation | 64.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
| Poverty | 28.3% |
| Commute Time | 17.40 |
Housing & Property
| Home Ownership | 37.20 |
| Housing Units | 20,659 |
| Home Value | $166,358 |
| Rent Median | $1,005 |
| Rent Burden | $34 |
Education
| Education Less Highschool | 8.4% |
| Education Highschool | 23.7% |
| Education Some College | 30.6% |
| Education Bachelors | 19.6% |
| Education Graduate | 17.7% |
| Education College Or Above | 37.3% |
| Education Stem Degree | 39.6% |
Race & Origin
| Race White | 40.3% |
| Race Black | 50.6% |
| Race Asian | 0.8% |
| Race Native | 0.3% |
| Race Pacific | 0.3% |
| Race Other | 1.3% |
| Race Multiple | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% |
Social & Health
| Disabled | 18.9% |
| Limited English | 0.8% |
| Health Uninsured | 11.7% |
| Veteran | 5.1% |
Economic & Labor Indicators
| Individual Median Income | $25,526 |
| Labor Force Participation | 64.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
| Average Commute Time | 17.4 mins |
Housing & Community Metrics
| Homeownership Rate | 37.2% |
| Median Rent | $1,005 |
| Rent Burdened (>30% Income) | 33.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 20,659 |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.7% |
Additional Census & Social Profile
Household & Marital
| Avg Family Size | 2.81 |
| Dual Income Families | 44.8% |
| Married | 29.6% |
| Never Married | 53.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% |
Social & Education
| College Degree or Higher | 37.3% |
| STEM Degree Holders | 39.6% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disabled Population | 18.9% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.8% |
Regional Classifications
| Metro Area (CBSA) | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Combined Area (CSA) | Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS |
| Population Density | 351.3/sq mi |
| National Rank | #3 |