Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
Living in the Hattiesburg Metro Area
Bikeability11
Walkability18
Commute63
Public Transit8
Affordability82
Public Safety84
Airports9
Hospitals12
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
168kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$610Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Hattiesburg Metro Area
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in the Hattiesburg Metro Area
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Hattiesburg Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado48
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
Central Baptist School
1 miles, NE
Presbyterian Christian School
1 miles, N
Sacred Heart Catholic School
3 miles, N
Montessori Childrens House
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
William Carey University
2 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
4 miles, NW
Southeastern Baptist College
34 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
71 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
Forrest General Hospital
4 miles, NW
Merit Health Wesley
5 miles, NW
South Mississippi State Hospital
10 miles, SW
Perry County General Hosp
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
14 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
61 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
74 miles, SE
Key Field
80 miles, NE