Income & Economy in West Hattiesburg, MS
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$38,269
-48% vs national
Per Capita Income
$22,378
-40% vs national
Poverty Rate
37.1%
+173% vs national
Gini Index
0.4791
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
12.1%
+133% vs national
SNAP Recipients
31.6%
of households
How West Hattiesburg Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)West Hattiesburg vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. West Hattiesburg is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
12.1%
+73% vs MS avg
Labor Force
3,122
Employed
2,657
Mean Commute
28 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
33.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
30.2
Work from Home
3.5%
of workers
The median household income in West Hattiesburg, MS is $38,269, which is 47.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $22,378. The poverty rate of 37.1% is higher than the MS state average of 23.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4791, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, compared to the state average of 7.0%. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 3.5% working from home.