West Hattiesburg, MS

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2023 Population
6,509
4.41% 1-year growth
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
30.2
3.51% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
37.2%
18.9% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$38,269
7.07% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$209,100
4.86% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,657
7.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Hattiesburg, MS had a population of 6.51k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $38,269. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Hattiesburg, MS grew from 6,234 to 6,509, a 4.41% increase and its median household income declined from $41,181 to $38,269, a −7.07% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Hattiesburg, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (51.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.64%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.33%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.58%).

None of the households in West Hattiesburg, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.9% of the residents in West Hattiesburg, MS are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Hattiesburg, MS was $209,100, and the homeownership rate was 35%.

Most people in West Hattiesburg, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in West Hattiesburg, MS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Hattiesburg, MS is home to a population of 6.51k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.1% of West Hattiesburg, MS residents were born outside of the country (660 people).

In 2023, there were 1.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.35k people) in West Hattiesburg, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k White (Non-Hispanic) and 497 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.9%
2023 Citizenship
93%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.9% of West Hattiesburg, MS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Hattiesburg, MS was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Hattiesburg, MS
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.35k ± 874
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.77k ± 449
  3. White (Hispanic)
    497 ± 448
16.5%
Hispanic Population
1.08k people

In 2023, there were 1.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.35k people) in West Hattiesburg, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k White (Non-Hispanic) and 497 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.5% of the people in West Hattiesburg, MS are hispanic (1.08k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    17,149 ± 3,206 people
  2. Honduras
    5,066 ± 1,746 people
  3. India
    4,341 ± 1,616 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,149 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 5,066 and India with 4,341.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
660 people
7.48%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
466 people

As of 2023, 10.1% of West Hattiesburg, MS residents (660 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Hattiesburg, MS was 7.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    92 ± 68
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    44 ± 65
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    40 ± 49

West Hattiesburg, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Hattiesburg, MS employs 2.66k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Hattiesburg, MS were Accommodation & Food Services (647 people), Retail Trade (383 people), and Educational Services (378 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,464), Transportation & Warehousing ($54,464), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,883).

Employment

Occupations

2.66k
2023 Value
± 513
7.83%
1 Year growth
± 26.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Hattiesburg, MS grew at a rate of 7.83%, from 2.46k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Hattiesburg, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (360 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (342 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Hattiesburg, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.66k
2023 Value
± 513
7.83%
1 Year growth
± 26.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Hattiesburg, MS grew at a rate of 7.83%, from 2.46k employees to 2.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Hattiesburg, MS, are Accommodation & Food Services (647 people), Retail Trade (383 people), and Educational Services (378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Hattiesburg, MS, though some of these residents may live in West Hattiesburg, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,833
Median earning men ± $4,117
$27,722
Median earning women ± $12,933

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,766), Manufacturing ($57,813), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,149), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,099), and Retail Trade ($15,238).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.38%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.911% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (691k), Some college (533k), and Secondary Education (391k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Hattiesburg, MS was $209,100 in 2023, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $199,400 to $209,100, a 4.86% increase. The homeownership rate in West Hattiesburg, MS is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in West Hattiesburg, MS have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Hattiesburg, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$209,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$15,117
$837
Median Property Taxes
±$227

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Hattiesburg, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Hattiesburg, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

35%
Homeownership
2023
74.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 35% of the housing units in West Hattiesburg, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Hattiesburg, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$38,269
Median Household Income
± $9,022
2.39k
Number of Households
± 492

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.39k households in West Hattiesburg, MS declined from $38,269 from the previous year's value of $41,181.

The following chart displays the households in West Hattiesburg, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Hattiesburg, MS is from Mississippi.
0.45
2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2023, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.442% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.5%)
  2. Carpooled (11.2%)
  3. Other (6.54%)

In 2023, 71.5% of workers in West Hattiesburg, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

28.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Hattiesburg, MS have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 12.9% of the workforce in West Hattiesburg, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Hattiesburg, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Hattiesburg, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Hattiesburg, MS (2.39k out of 6.44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Hattiesburg, MS is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

75.4% of the population of West Hattiesburg, MS has health coverage, with 25.3% on employee plans, 33.5% on Medicaid, 8.71% on Medicare, 7.44% on non-group plans, and 0.488% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% increase from the previous year (1,860 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 463 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39% were men and 61% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.4% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39% were men and 61% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

24.6%
Uninsured
25.3%
Employer Coverage
33.5%
Medicaid
8.71%
Medicare
7.44%
Non-Group
0.488%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Hattiesburg, MS grew by 22.2% from 20.1% to 24.6%.

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