Demographics in Hattiesburg, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Hattiesburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

48,507

Male

21,852

45.0%

Female

26,655

55.0%

Median Age

28.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

40.1%

Black

51.2%

Hispanic

5.2%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

6.7%

Other

0.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.2%

High School or Higher

34.1%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

25.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Hattiesburg, MS has a population of 48,507 with a median age of 28.7. The racial makeup is 40.1% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 51.2% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.2%.