State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
809.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.00%
Growth Since 2010
-10.60%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hazlehurst, Mississippi Population 2021
3,584
Hazlehurst is a city located in Copiah County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Copiah County. With a 2020 population of 3,584, it is the 73rd largest city in Mississippi and the 5711th largest city in the United States . Hazlehurst is currently declining at a rate of -2.00% annually and its population has decreased by -10.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,009 in 2010. Hazlehurst reached it's highest population of 4,577 in 1970. Spanning over 4 miles, Hazlehurst has a population density of 809 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hazlehurst is $37,436 with a poverty rate of 38.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $579 per month, and the median house value is $84,800. The median age in Hazlehurst is 38 years, 32.4 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
Hazlehurst Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazlehurst was:
- Black or African American: 77.88%
- White: 19.25%
- Asian: 2.45%
- Two or more races: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Hazlehurst, Mississippi is 3,584 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,803.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,009.
Hazlehurst, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,986 | 77.88% |
| White | 738 | 19.25% |
| Asian | 94 | 2.45% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.16% |
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Hazlehurst Population by Race
Hazlehurst Population Pyramid $2021
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Hazlehurst Population by Age
Hazlehurst Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,108 | 3.36 | 61.5 |
| Female | 439 | 4.75 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.1 | 64.7 |
| Married | 281 | 4.07 | 75.4 |
| Male | 23 | 4.13 | 30.4 |
4.42
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
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Hazlehurst Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 4.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 414 | 16.82% |
| High School Graduate | 960 | 38.99% |
| Some College | 385 | 15.64% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 9.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 5.32% |
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Hazlehurst Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hazlehurst Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,895 | 1,423 | 231 |
| White | 429 | 397 | 94 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 45 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Hazlehurst Educational Attainment by Race
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$23,603
Average Earnings
$30,079
Average Male
$20,807
Average Female
Hazlehurst Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hazlehurst Language by Age
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Hazlehurst Language
95.01% of Hazlehurst residents speak only English, while 4.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
Hazlehurst Language
Hazlehurst Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,934 | 1,285 | 43.80% |
| White | 527 | 134 | 25.43% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
38.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.28%
Male Poverty Rate
37.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hazlehurst
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is White, with 25.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.91%.
Hazlehurst Poverty
Hazlehurst Poverty Rate by Education
Hazlehurst Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
21.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.2%
Male Marriage Rate
19.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Hazlehurst Married by Age and Sex
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Hazlehurst Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hazlehurst Marital Status by Race
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Hazlehurst Marital Status
Hazlehurst Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 84 | 3.98% |
| White | 36 | 5.89% |
Hazlehurst Veterans by Race
Hazlehurst Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hazlehurst Veterans by Education
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50.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Hazlehurst Employment by Age
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Hazlehurst Employment by Race
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Hazlehurst Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.58% of Hazlehurst residents were born in the United States, with 86.25% having been born in Mississippi. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hazlehurst Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,584 | -73 | -2.00% |
| 2020 | 3,657 | -73 | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 3,730 | -73 | -1.92% |
| 2018 | 3,803 | -36 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 3,839 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 3,858 | -44 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 3,902 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 3,931 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,932 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 3,952 | -42 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 3,994 | -32 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 4,026 | -374 | -0.88% |
| 2000 | 4,400 | 179 | 0.42% |
| 1990 | 4,221 | -216 | -0.50% |
| 1980 | 4,437 | -140 | -0.31% |
| 1970 | 4,577 | 1,177 | 3.02% |
| 1960 | 3,400 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1950 | 3,397 | 273 | 0.84% |
| 1940 | 3,124 | 0.00% |