Hazlehurst is a city located in Copiah County Mississippi. Hazlehurst has a 2024 population of 3,438. It is also the county seat of Copiah County. Hazlehurst is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazlehurst is $65,231 with a poverty rate of 37.87%. The median age in Hazlehurst is 39.6 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazlehurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,912 | 82.1% |
| Other race | 327 | 9.22% |
| White | 303 | 8.54% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,157 | 3 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 454 | 0 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 404 | 4.78 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 276 | 3.66 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 23 | 3.3 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 463 | 20.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 564 | 24.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 433 | 19.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,882 | 1,556 | 592 |
| White | 287 | 225 | 43 |
| Other Race | 86 | 49 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 49 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 56.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,953 | $59,366 | $41,336 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,037 | $0 | $46,898 |
| High School Graduate | $20,880 | $0 | $21,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,583 | $42,250 | $29,641 |
| Some College | $29,678 | $0 | $28,802 |
$35,583
Average Earnings
$42,250
Average Male
$29,641
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.33% of Hazlehurst residents speak only English, while 7.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,885 | 1,021 | 35.39% |
| Other | 327 | 261 | 79.82% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 261 | 79.82% |
| White | 266 | 37 | 13.91% |
37.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.57%
Male Poverty Rate
37.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is Other, with 79.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is White, with 13.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.53% |
| Some College | 22.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 18.58% |
| Male Employed | 13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,176 | $70,814 |
| Households | $40,491 | $65,231 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,150 | $28,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 147 | 6.45% |
| White | 30 | 10.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.59%
Born in Hazlehurst
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
2.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.58% of Hazlehurst residents were born in the United States, with 85.59% having been born in Mississippi. 2.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,233 | -41 | -1.25% |
| 2028 | 3,274 | -41 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 3,315 | -41 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 3,356 | -41 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 3,397 | -41 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 3,438 | -41 | -1.18% |
| 2023 | 3,479 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,496 | -47 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 3,543 | -59 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 3,602 | -143 | -3.82% |
| 2019 | 3,745 | -76 | -1.99% |
| 2018 | 3,821 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,849 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 3,872 | -40 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 3,912 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 3,941 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 3,939 | -24 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 3,963 | -39 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 4,002 | -33 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 4,035 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,400 | 179 | 4.24% |
| 1990 | 4,221 | -216 | -4.87% |
| 1980 | 4,437 | -140 | -3.06% |
| 1970 | 4,577 | 1,177 | 34.62% |
| 1960 | 3,400 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 1950 | 3,397 | 273 | 8.74% |
| 1940 | 3,124 | -109 | -3.37% |