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West Hattiesburg

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.413
State:
Mississippi

West Hattiesburg is a CDP located in Covington County, Mississippi. West Hattiesburg has a 2026 population of 6,647. West Hattiesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Hattiesburg is $39,366 with a poverty rate of 38.5%. The median age in West Hattiesburg is 28.8 years: 29.9 years for males, and 28.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.2 males.

6.6K
Total Population
2,754
Density (mi²)
46 0.7%
Growth

West Hattiesburg Population

West Hattiesburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,647460.7%
20256,601460.7%

Median Age

Overall: 28.8 years
Female: 28.5 years
Male: 29.9 years

West Hattiesburg Adults

There are 4,446 adults, (709 of whom are seniors) in West Hattiesburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,832 (57.1%)
Male: 2,883 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hattiesburg includes 56.9% Black or African American, 23.65% White, 11.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,82156.9%
White1,58823.65%
Other race77711.57%
Two or more races4056.03%
Asian1241.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race77711.57%
Two or more races1862.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,82156.9%
White1,58823.65%
Two or more races2193.26%
Asian1241.85%

West Hattiesburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hattiesburg 's average per capita income is $32,308. Household income levels show a median of $39,366. The poverty rate stands at 38.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,442-
Families$53,274$69,915
Households$39,366$60,918
Non Families$25,778$34,347

$32,308

Average Income

$39,366

Median Household Income

38.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)