West Hattiesburg, MS

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West Hattiesburg Overview

6,234
TOTAL POPULATION
2,476
MALE POPULATION
3,758
FEMALE POPULATION
65.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
151.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,531
PER CAPITA INCOME
$50,645
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,181
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,969
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in West Hattiesburg

The most populous races in West Hattiesburg are Black / African American (3,254 | 52.2%), White / Caucasian (2,433 | 39.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (673 | 10.8%).
Race in West Hattiesburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian1131.8%
Black / African American3,25452.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino67310.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,43339.0%
Two or more Races3285.3%
Some other Race1061.7%
Total6,234100.0%

Ancestry in West Hattiesburg

The most populous ancestries reported in West Hattiesburg are German (371 | 5.9%), Irish (347 | 5.6%), Central American (328 | 5.3%), Guatemalan (328 | 5.3%), and English (276 | 4.4%), together accounting for 26.5% of all West Hattiesburg residents.
Ancestry in West Hattiesburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
African460.7%
American1292.1%
Arab1842.9%
Burmese1572.5%
Cajun90.1%
Central American3285.3%
Colombian180.3%
Dutch120.2%
English2764.4%
European130.2%
French350.6%
French Canadian380.6%
German3715.9%
Guatemalan3285.3%
Irish3475.6%
Italian180.3%
Korean611.0%
Mexican2704.3%
Polish350.6%
Puerto Rican570.9%
Scotch-Irish1492.4%
Scottish1061.7%
South American180.3%
Subsaharan African460.7%
Swedish390.6%
Thai520.8%
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Immigrants in West Hattiesburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Hattiesburg came from Latin America (294 | 4.7%), Central America (276 | 4.4%), Guatemala (170 | 2.7%), Asia (123 | 2.0%), and Mexico (76 | 1.2%), together accounting for 15.1% of all West Hattiesburg residents.
Immigrants in West Hattiesburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa460.7%
Asia1232.0%
Central America2764.4%
Colombia180.3%
Europe30.1%
France30.1%
Ghana460.7%
Guatemala1702.7%
Honduras300.5%
India520.8%
Latin America2944.7%
Mexico761.2%
Philippines110.2%
South America180.3%
South Central Asia520.8%
South Eastern Asia110.2%
Western Africa460.7%
Western Asia601.0%
Western Europe30.1%
Yemen601.0%
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Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg

Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg

The most populous age groups in West Hattiesburg are 35 to 39 Years (503 | 20.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (394 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years112 (4.5%)382 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Years316 (12.8%)383 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Years108 (4.4%)301 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Years180 (7.3%)394 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years271 (11.0%)265 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years114 (4.6%)208 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years138 (5.6%)351 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years503 (20.3%)306 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years48 (1.9%)343 (9.1%)
45 to 49 Years61 (2.5%)204 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years173 (7.0%)21 (0.6%)
55 to 59 Years124 (5.0%)81 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years96 (3.9%)62 (1.7%)
65 to 69 Years51 (2.1%)78 (2.1%)
70 to 74 Years104 (4.2%)240 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years27 (1.1%)47 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years39 (1.6%)42 (1.1%)
85 Years and over11 (0.4%)50 (1.3%)
Total2,476 (100.0%)3,758 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Hattiesburg

Median Family Size in West Hattiesburg

The median family size in West Hattiesburg is 3.42 persons per family, with married-couple families (795 | 54.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (75 | 5.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Hattiesburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple795 (54.4%)3.65
Single Male/Father75 (5.1%)1.97
Single Female/Mother590 (40.4%)3.29
Total Families1,460 (100.0%)3.42

Median Household Size in West Hattiesburg

The median household size in West Hattiesburg is 2.75 persons per household, with single female/mother households (590 | 26.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (778 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Hattiesburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple795 (35.5%)3.65
Single Male/Father75 (3.4%)2.69
Single Female/Mother590 (26.4%)3.67
Non-family778 (34.8%)1.15
Total Households2,238 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg

Out of a total of 2,238 households in West Hattiesburg, 1,460 (65.2%) are family households, while 778 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 461, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 732.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-732 (32.7%)
2-Person Households340 (15.2%)46 (2.1%)
3-Person Households191 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households461 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households392 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households76 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,460 (65.2%)778 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in West Hattiesburg

Fertility by Age in West Hattiesburg

Average fertility rate in West Hattiesburg is 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 204.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years168 (62.7%)204.0
35 to 50 years100 (37.3%)114.0
Total268 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg

95.5% of women with births (268) in West Hattiesburg are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years156 (92.9%)12 (7.1%)
35 to 50 years100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (95.5%)12 (4.5%)

Fertility by Education in West Hattiesburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Hattiesburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (1.1%)4.0
High School Diploma12 (4.5%)30.0
College or Associate's Degree135 (50.4%)297.0
Bachelor's Degree118 (44.0%)295.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total268 (100.0%)128.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg

4.5% of women with births in West Hattiesburg are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Hattiesburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (95.5%)12 (4.5%)

Income in West Hattiesburg

Income Overview in West Hattiesburg

Per Capita Income in West Hattiesburg is $22,531, while median incomes of families and households are $50,645 and $41,181 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,234$22,531
Median Family Income1,460$50,645
Mean Family Income1,460$65,848
Median Household Income2,238$41,181
Mean Household Income2,238$59,540
Income Deficit1,460$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,23449.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,23450.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,2340.48

Earnings by Sex in West Hattiesburg

Average Earnings in West Hattiesburg are $29,940, $48,108 for men and $24,385 for women, a difference of 49.3%.
Earnings by Sex in West Hattiesburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,255 (43.2%)$48,108
Female1,649 (56.8%)$24,385
Total2,904 (100.0%)$29,940

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Hattiesburg

The most common earnings brackets in West Hattiesburg are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (222 | 17.7%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (287 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Hattiesburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less82 (6.5%)42 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)18 (1.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99946 (3.7%)287 (17.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499136 (10.8%)90 (5.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)114 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (2.9%)153 (9.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49965 (5.2%)73 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99933 (2.6%)63 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)205 (12.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99978 (6.2%)25 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (0.7%)112 (6.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999113 (9.0%)55 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99972 (5.7%)113 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99966 (5.3%)62 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999222 (17.7%)120 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99977 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (5.9%)81 (4.9%)
$100,000+134 (10.7%)36 (2.2%)
Total1,255 (100.0%)1,649 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg

Average earnings in West Hattiesburg are $47,778 for men and $25,750 for women, a difference of 46.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $120,197, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,033. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,523, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $9,421.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,033$16,516
College or Associate's Degree$51,853$35,458
Bachelor's Degree$120,197$43,523
Graduate Degree$84,150$0
Total$47,778$25,750

Family Income in West Hattiesburg

Family Income Brackets in West Hattiesburg

According to the West Hattiesburg family income data, there are 264 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 36 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Hattiesburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00025417.4%
$10,000 to $14,999362.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991077.3%
$25,000 to $34,99919613.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991238.4%
$50,000 to $74,99922215.2%
$75,000 to $99,99916211.1%
$100,000 to $149,99926418.1%
$150,000 to $199,999604.1%
$200,000+382.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Hattiesburg

4-person families (333 | 22.8%) account for the highest median family income in West Hattiesburg with $29,844 per family, while 4-person families (333 | 22.8%) have the highest median income of $7,461 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Hattiesburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families376 (25.8%)$0
3-Person Families295 (20.2%)$0
4-Person Families333 (22.8%)$29,844
5-Person Families380 (26.0%)$0
6-Person Families76 (5.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,460 (100.0%)$50,645

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Hattiesburg

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Hattiesburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners177 (12.1%)$43,750
1 Earner613 (42.0%)$27,640
2 Earners597 (40.9%)$93,212
3+ Earners73 (5.0%)$0
Total1,460 (100.0%)$50,645

Household Income in West Hattiesburg

Household Income Brackets in West Hattiesburg

With 477 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in West Hattiesburg, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 54 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Hattiesburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00047721.3%
$10,000 to $14,999743.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991235.5%
$25,000 to $34,99934015.2%
$35,000 to $49,99924210.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992049.1%
$75,000 to $99,99929813.3%
$100,000 to $149,99936716.4%
$150,000 to $199,999602.7%
$200,000+542.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Hattiesburg

The median household income in West Hattiesburg is $41,181, with the highest median household income of $44,939 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 288 households (12.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 501 households (22.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Hattiesburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years211 (9.4%)$42,159
25 to 44 Years1,238 (55.3%)$34,599
45 to 64 Years501 (22.4%)$0
65+ Years288 (12.9%)$44,939
Total2,238 (100.0%)$41,181

Poverty in West Hattiesburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg

With 24.7% poverty level for males and 35.5% for females among the residents of West Hattiesburg, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 87 males (77.7%) and 216 females (93.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years87 (77.7%)155 (40.6%)
5 Years113 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years34 (21.5%)205 (47.4%)
12 to 14 Years59 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)216 (93.1%)
18 to 24 Years23 (7.1%)231 (61.3%)
25 to 34 Years41 (16.3%)163 (29.2%)
35 to 44 Years193 (35.0%)302 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years46 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)42 (29.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.2%)7 (2.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total605 (24.7%)1,321 (35.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg

According to the poverty statistics in West Hattiesburg, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (22.3%)227 (59.4%)
5 Years52 (31.5%)26 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years124 (78.5%)227 (52.5%)
12 to 14 Years42 (41.6%)226 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years128 (100.0%)16 (6.9%)
18 to 24 Years300 (92.9%)146 (38.7%)
25 to 34 Years211 (83.7%)396 (70.8%)
35 to 44 Years358 (65.0%)347 (53.5%)
45 to 54 Years188 (80.3%)225 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years220 (100.0%)101 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years136 (93.8%)306 (97.8%)
75 Years and over57 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)
Total1,841 (75.3%)2,395 (64.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Hattiesburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Hattiesburg show that 7.3% or 58 of the total 795 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.6%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 7 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Hattiesburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children259 (97.4%)7 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children259 (88.4%)34 (11.6%)
3 or 4 Children219 (92.8%)17 (7.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total737 (92.7%)58 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Hattiesburg

According to the poverty data in West Hattiesburg, 48.0% or 36 single-father households and 60.5% or 357 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (48.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Hattiesburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children36 (48.0%)258 (61.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (48.0%)357 (60.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Hattiesburg

The poverty data for West Hattiesburg shows that 58 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 393 of the single-parent households (59.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (11.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Hattiesburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (11.6%)294 (59.6%)
3 or 4 Children17 (7.2%)99 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (7.3%)393 (59.1%)

Employment Characteristics in West Hattiesburg

Employment by Class of Employer in West Hattiesburg

Among the 2,277 employed individuals in West Hattiesburg, private company employees (1,700 | 74.7%), local government employees (179 | 7.9%), and state government employees (156 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Hattiesburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,70074.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)482.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations723.2%
Local Government Employees1797.9%
State Government Employees1566.9%
Federal Government Employees1165.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Hattiesburg

According to the labor force statistics for West Hattiesburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,582), 64.8% or 2,969 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.3% or 425 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 96.6% or 518 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 72.0% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years82 (15.6%)59 (72.0%)
20 to 24 Years518 (96.6%)93 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Years307 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years452 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years884 (73.7%)260 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years388 (84.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years163 (79.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years107 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,969 (64.8%)425 (14.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg

According to labor force statistics for West Hattiesburg, 81.2% of individuals (2,300) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,833) are in the labor force, with 11.8% or 271 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 87.8% or 713 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.1% or 193 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School253 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma713 (87.8%)220 (27.1%)
College / Associate Degree663 (84.5%)15 (1.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher672 (86.9%)64 (8.3%)
Total2,300 (81.2%)334 (11.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Hattiesburg are Community & Social Service (255 | 10.3%), Management (229 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (191 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (182 | 7.4%), and Business & Financial (123 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Hattiesburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Hattiesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (83.3%), and Community & Social Service (80.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management181 (79.0%)48 (21.0%)
Business & Financial77 (62.6%)46 (37.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 50 (19.6%)205 (80.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library32 (16.8%)159 (83.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment18 (34.0%)35 (66.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating37 (20.3%)145 (79.7%)
Health Technologists37 (46.3%)43 (53.7%)
Total (Category)385 (46.4%)444 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Hattiesburg are Cleaning & Maintenance (237 | 9.6%), Healthcare Support (146 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (133 | 5.4%), and Personal Care & Service (6 | 0.2%).
Services Occupations in West Hattiesburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Hattiesburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (64.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (13.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (86.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)146 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving86 (64.7%)47 (35.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance32 (13.5%)205 (86.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)118 (22.6%)404 (77.4%)
Total (Overall)1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Hattiesburg are Sales & Related (357 | 14.5%), and Office & Administration (251 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Hattiesburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related28 (7.8%)329 (92.2%)
Office & Administration74 (29.5%)177 (70.5%)
Total (Category)102 (16.8%)506 (83.2%)
Total (Overall)1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Hattiesburg are Construction & Extraction (214 | 8.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Hattiesburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Hattiesburg are Production (170 | 6.9%), Material Moving (72 | 2.9%), and Transportation (26 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Hattiesburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Hattiesburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production110 (64.7%)60 (35.3%)
Transportation26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving51 (70.8%)21 (29.2%)
Total (Category)187 (69.8%)81 (30.2%)
Total (Overall)1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Hattiesburg

Employment Industries in West Hattiesburg

The major employment industries in West Hattiesburg include Accommodation & Food Services (373 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (358 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (343 | 13.9%), Educational Services (324 | 13.2%), and Construction (218 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in West Hattiesburg

Employment Industries by Sex in West Hattiesburg

The West Hattiesburg industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (84.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Hattiesburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction170 (78.0%)48 (22.0%)
Manufacturing149 (71.3%)60 (28.7%)
Wholesale Trade19 (63.3%)11 (36.7%)
Retail Trade66 (19.2%)277 (80.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance83 (48.0%)90 (52.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing112 (81.8%)25 (18.2%)
Professional & Scientific25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support64 (71.1%)26 (28.9%)
Educational Services51 (15.7%)273 (84.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance56 (15.6%)302 (84.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services109 (29.2%)264 (70.8%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total1,029 (41.8%)1,435 (58.2%)

Education in West Hattiesburg

School Enrollment in West Hattiesburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,738 students in West Hattiesburg are elementary school (465 | 26.8%), high school (390 | 22.4%), and middle school (287 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in West Hattiesburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool140.8%
Kindergarten23513.5%
Elementary School46526.8%
Middle School28716.5%
High School39022.4%
College / Undergraduate25414.6%
Graduate / Professional935.3%
Total1,738100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Hattiesburg

Out of a total of 1,738 students who are enrolled in schools in West Hattiesburg, 111 (6.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,627 (93.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (57.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 194 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old692 (99.0%)7 (1.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds364 (89.0%)45 (11.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds53 (50.5%)52 (49.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,627 (93.6%)111 (6.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Hattiesburg

Business (260 | 24.2%), education (238 | 22.2%), physical & health sciences (142 | 13.2%), science & technology (122 | 11.4%), and arts & humanities (93 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,074 individuals in West Hattiesburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Hattiesburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics50.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural423.9%
Physical & Health Sciences14213.2%
Psychology181.7%
Social Sciences262.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12211.4%
Business26024.2%
Education23822.2%
Literature & Languages161.5%
Liberal Arts & History444.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications686.3%
Arts & Humanities938.7%
Total1,074100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Hattiesburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Hattiesburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Hattiesburg are males with 2 vehicles (338, accounting for 33.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (437, making up 26.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Hattiesburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle36 (3.6%)47 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle282 (28.1%)365 (28.6%)
2 Vehicles338 (33.7%)437 (34.3%)
3 Vehicles289 (28.8%)354 (27.8%)
4 Vehicles57 (5.7%)72 (5.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)1,275 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Hattiesburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Hattiesburg are 15 to 19 minutes (617 commuters, 28.1%), 90 or more minutes (328 commuters, 14.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (245 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in West Hattiesburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1225.6%
5 to 9 Minutes23910.9%
10 to 14 Minutes24511.2%
15 to 19 Minutes61728.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1567.1%
25 to 29 Minutes843.8%
30 to 34 Minutes23610.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes281.3%
45 to 59 Minutes421.9%
60 to 89 Minutes994.5%
90 or more Minutes32814.9%

Commute Time by Sex in West Hattiesburg

The most common commute times in West Hattiesburg are 15 to 19 minutes (227 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (390 commuters, 31.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Hattiesburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes69 (7.3%)53 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (3.5%)206 (16.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes95 (10.1%)150 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes227 (24.0%)390 (31.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes93 (9.8%)63 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)84 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes95 (10.1%)141 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)42 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes78 (8.3%)21 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes227 (24.0%)101 (8.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Hattiesburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Hattiesburg are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (250, 26.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (208, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Hattiesburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM250 (26.5%)194 (15.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM107 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (2.0%)22 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)139 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (2.0%)80 (6.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM73 (7.7%)208 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM177 (18.7%)193 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM92 (9.7%)164 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM43 (4.5%)31 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM36 (3.8%)45 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM59 (6.2%)135 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM70 (7.4%)27 (2.2%)
Total945 (100.0%)1,251 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Ownership in West Hattiesburg

Of the total 2,238 dwellings in West Hattiesburg, owner-occupied units account for 912 (40.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,326 (59.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Hattiesburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units91240.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,32659.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,238100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Household Size in West Hattiesburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household73232.7%
2-Person Household38617.2%
3-Person Household1918.5%
4+ Person Household92941.5%
Total Housing Units2,238100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Hattiesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household248 (33.9%)484 (66.1%)
2-Person Household273 (70.7%)113 (29.3%)
3-Person Household114 (59.7%)77 (40.3%)
4+ Person Household277 (29.8%)652 (70.2%)
Total Housing Units912 (40.7%)1,326 (59.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Hattiesburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (14.8%)258 (85.2%)
High School Diploma103 (17.0%)504 (83.0%)
College/Associate Degree279 (42.9%)371 (57.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher485 (71.5%)193 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Hattiesburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years61327.4%
35 to 44 Years83637.3%
45 to 54 Years2109.4%
55 to 64 Years29113.0%
65 to 74 Years2089.3%
75 to 84 Years693.1%
85 Years and Over110.5%
Total2,238100.0%

Housing Finances in West Hattiesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in West Hattiesburg

Median Income by Occupancy in West Hattiesburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied912 (40.7%)$89,111
Renter-Occupied1,326 (59.3%)$27,059
Average2,238 (100.0%)$41,181

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Hattiesburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Hattiesburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)208 (15.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)269 (20.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99933 (3.6%)40 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (0.9%)104 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999133 (14.6%)208 (15.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (6.1%)186 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999150 (16.5%)54 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999174 (19.1%)124 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999270 (29.6%)98 (7.4%)
$150,000 or more78 (8.6%)35 (2.6%)
Total912 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Hattiesburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Hattiesburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300113 (12.4%)247 (18.6%)
$300 to $49949 (5.4%)53 (4.0%)
$500 to $79973 (8.0%)98 (7.4%)
$800 to $99988 (9.7%)314 (23.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499315 (34.5%)521 (39.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99994 (10.3%)58 (4.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499165 (18.1%)35 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99915 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Hattiesburg

Housing Structures in West Hattiesburg

Housing Structures in West Hattiesburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93741.9%
Single Unit, Attached1968.8%
2 Unit Apartments24110.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments512.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41918.7%
10 or more Apartments26511.8%
Mobile Home / Other1295.8%
Total2,238100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Hattiesburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Hattiesburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached801 (85.5%)136 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached61 (31.1%)135 (68.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)241 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)419 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)265 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other50 (38.8%)79 (61.2%)
Total912 (40.7%)1,326 (59.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Hattiesburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Hattiesburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)125 (9.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms199 (21.8%)1,004 (75.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms410 (45.0%)197 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms303 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Hattiesburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Hattiesburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas223 (24.4%)100 (7.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity689 (75.5%)1,226 (92.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total912 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Hattiesburg

Household Vehicle Usage in West Hattiesburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (0.9%)476 (35.9%)
1 Vehicle286 (31.4%)461 (34.8%)
2 Vehicles324 (35.5%)244 (18.4%)
3 or more Vehicles294 (32.2%)145 (10.9%)
Total912 (100.0%)1,326 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Hattiesburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Hattiesburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units261651
Median Property Value$176,200$213,000
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$363$0
Real Estate Taxes$935$59

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00066 (25.3%)7 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999195 (74.7%)521 (80.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)123 (18.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)651 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999126 (48.3%)34 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (6.9%)56 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (4.6%)132 (20.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99977 (29.5%)162 (24.9%)
$150,000 or more11 (4.2%)193 (29.6%)
Total261 (100.0%)651 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Hattiesburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Hattiesburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x145 (55.6%)93,519 (14,365.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (8.1%)233 (35.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)143 (22.0%)
4.0x or more95 (36.4%)208 (32.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)651 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Hattiesburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80080 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (17.6%)59 (9.1%)
$800 to $1,49976 (29.1%)162 (24.9%)
Total261 (100.0%)651 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Hattiesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Hattiesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years632 (92.3%)53 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,310 (91.5%)122 (8.5%)
19 to 25 Years494 (71.4%)198 (28.6%)
26 to 34 Years470 (75.6%)152 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years610 (50.8%)590 (49.2%)
45 to 54 Years459 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years258 (71.1%)105 (28.9%)
65 to 74 Years458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,850 (79.9%)1,220 (20.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Hattiesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Hattiesburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born632 (92.3%)53 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,310 (91.5%)122 (8.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen494 (71.4%)198 (28.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Hattiesburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Hattiesburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,090 (67.8%)517 (32.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,062 (72.7%)398 (27.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999675 (92.3%)56 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999824 (85.3%)142 (14.7%)
$100,000 and over1,199 (91.8%)107 (8.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Hattiesburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6454 (66.3%)178 (26.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,014 (70.8%)296 (20.7%)
19 to 25 Years75 (10.8%)437 (63.1%)
25 to 34 Years176 (28.3%)331 (53.2%)
35 to 44 Years241 (20.1%)383 (31.9%)
45 to 54 Years54 (11.8%)459 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years149 (41.0%)160 (44.1%)
65 to 74 Years458 (100.0%)145 (31.7%)
75 Years and over159 (100.0%)108 (67.9%)
Total2,780 (45.8%)2,497 (41.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Hattiesburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Hattiesburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years73 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years68 (12.4%)72 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years252 (25.1%)56 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years34 (23.4%)206 (65.8%)
75 Years and over43 (75.4%)57 (55.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Hattiesburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Hattiesburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (3.1%)14 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.2%)154 (49.2%)
75 Years and over33 (57.9%)35 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Hattiesburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)58 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)137 (43.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Hattiesburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years73 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years68 (12.4%)14 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years92 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.2%)137 (43.8%)
75 Years and over10 (17.5%)34 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Hattiesburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years158 (15.7%)42 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years34 (23.4%)189 (60.4%)
75 Years and over21 (36.8%)57 (55.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Hattiesburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.2%)149 (47.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (21.6%)

Technology Access in West Hattiesburg

Computing Device Access in West Hattiesburg

Computing Device Access in West Hattiesburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,55969.7%
Smartphone1,93386.4%
Tablet1,56569.9%
No Computing Device22610.1%
Total2,238100.0%

Internet Access in West Hattiesburg

Internet Access in West Hattiesburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,20153.7%
Cellular Data Only65829.4%
Satellite Internet703.1%
No Internet35415.8%
Total2,238100.0%

West Hattiesburg Summary

Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a city located in Forrest County, in the southern part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located approximately 80 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan area. The city is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.

History

Hattiesburg was founded in 1882 by William H. Hardy, a lumberman from New Orleans. The city was named after Hardy's wife, Hattie. The city was incorporated in 1884 and was the first city in Forrest County. The city quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it was the largest city in the county.
In the early 1900s, Hattiesburg was a major center for the lumber industry. The city was also home to several large sawmills and other wood-related industries. The city was also home to several large cotton mills.
In the 1920s, the city began to diversify its economy. The city was home to several large manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a canning factory, and a furniture factory. The city also became a major center for the oil and gas industry.
In the 1950s, the city began to experience a population boom. The city's population grew from around 10,000 in 1950 to over 30,000 in 1960. The city's economy also diversified, with the addition of several new industries, including a chemical plant, a tire plant, and a steel mill.

Geography

Hattiesburg is located in the southern part of Mississippi, in Forrest County. The city is located approximately 80 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan area. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 59 and U.S. Highway 49.
The city is located in a hilly region of the state, with an elevation of around 300 feet. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Hattiesburg's economy is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large hospitals, including Forrest General Hospital and Wesley Medical Center. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe's.
The city is also home to several large manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a canning factory, and a furniture factory. The city is also home to several large oil and gas companies, including Chevron and ExxonMobil.
The city is also home to several large educational institutions, including the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. The city is also home to several large research and development centers, including the National Center for Physical Acoustics and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hattiesburg was 45,989. The city has a population density of 1,092 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 57.3% White, 37.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races.
The median household income in the city is $33,945, and the median family income is $41,945. The per capita income in the city is $20,845. The poverty rate in the city is 28.3%.

Conclusion

Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a city located in Forrest County, in the southern part of the state. The city was founded in 1882 and has grown to become the largest city in the county. The city is home to several large hospitals, retail stores, manufacturing plants, and educational institutions. The city has a population of 45,989 and a median household income of $33,945. The city is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan area and is located in a humid subtropical climate zone.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Hattiesburg?
Total Population of West Hattiesburg is 6,234.
What is the Total Male Population of West Hattiesburg?
Total Male Population of West Hattiesburg is 2,476.
What is the Total Female Population of West Hattiesburg?
Total Female Population of West Hattiesburg is 3,758.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Hattiesburg?
There are 65.89 Males per 100 Females in West Hattiesburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Hattiesburg?
There are 151.78 Females per 100 Males in West Hattiesburg.
What is the Median Population Age in West Hattiesburg?
Median Population Age in West Hattiesburg is 31.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Hattiesburg
Average Family Size in West Hattiesburg is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Hattiesburg
Average Household Size in West Hattiesburg is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Hattiesburg?
Per Capita income in West Hattiesburg is $22,531.
What is the Median Family Income in West Hattiesburg?
Median Family Income in West Hattiesburg is $50,645.
What is the Median Household income in West Hattiesburg?
Median Household Income in West Hattiesburg is $41,181.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Hattiesburg?
Income or Wage Gap in West Hattiesburg is 49.3%.
Women in West Hattiesburg earn 50.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Hattiesburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Hattiesburg is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Hattiesburg?
There are 2,969 People in the Labor Forcein in West Hattiesburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Hattiesburg?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in West Hattiesburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Hattiesburg?
Unemployment Rate in West Hattiesburg is 14.3%.