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Hattiesburg, MS

Founded 1882Lamar CountyElev. 52 m
Population
48,507
Median home
$153,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is a city in Mississippi with about 48,507 residents. Hattiesburg was founded in 1882 and sits in Lamar County. The median age is 28.7 and the median household income is $44,140. Homes carry a median value of $153,600, and about 37% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (51.1%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
48,507
Median age
28.7
Median household income
$44,140
Per-capita income
$29,410
Poverty rate
30.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
17 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black51.1%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37%
Sales & office23.9%
Service21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$153,600
Median gross rent
$995/mo
Owner-occupied
36.5%
Median year built
1980
Households
20,225
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hattiesburg has 20 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 18 schools
Reading8%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
HATTIESBURG STEAM ACADEMYMiddleGrades 6–6
N R BURGER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
DIXIE ATTENDANCE CENTERElementaryGrades -1–8
EARL TRAVILLION ATTENDANCE CENTERElementary
GRACE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LONGLEAF ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
NORTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTERElementary
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% below national
Hattiesburg255
Mississippi213
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime118% above national
Hattiesburg4,247
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hattiesburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hattiesburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Forrest County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hattiesburg is in Forrest County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hattiesburg was founded in 1882 and sits in Lamar County. Elevation ~52 m.

Population trend
49K44K48,50720002024
Map of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS
Where Hattiesburg is
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tall PinesSaenger TheatreU.S. District CourthouseOld Hattiesburg High SchoolU.S. Post OfficeBuilding 6981, Camp ShelbyBuilding 1071, Camp ShelbyEast Sixth Street USO Building
Notable people from Hattiesburg
Fred ArmisenBarbara FerrellTaylor SpreitlerVan Dyke ParksDanny ManningDorothy DellMark MoseleyMoushaumi RobinsonShelby CannonEddie Hodges
People searches in Hattiesburg
Michael Smith (7)John Smith (7)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Petal (6 mi)Laurel (29 mi)Picayune (58 mi)Gulfport (63 mi)Diamondhead (64 mi)Biloxi (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hattiesburg, MS (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Kenneth Brian Lewis, 58
Hattiesburg · Lamar County · 39402
AKA Kenneth Brian Schaller, Brian Schaller
Charles Thompson Jr, 59
Hattiesburg · Forrest County · 39401
AKA Charles Thompson, Charles Junior Thompson
Matthew E Johnson, 54
Hattiesburg · Lamar County · 39402
AKA Matthew Johnson, Matthew Eugene Johnson
Matthew Quinn Johnson, 61
Hattiesburg · Lamar County · 39402
AKA Matt Johnson
Anthony Ra'Shan Jackson, 21
Hattiesburg · Lamar County · 39402
AKA Anthony Jackson, Anthony Rashun Jackson
David Earl Lee, 58
Hattiesburg · Forrest County · 39401
AKA Davis Lee
John Renard Robinson, 46
Hattiesburg · Lamar County · 39401
AKA John Robinson, John R Robinson
James Charles Roberts, 47
Hattiesburg · Forrest County · 39402
AKA James C Country, James Roberts
Scotty James Conley, 41
Hattiesburg · Forrest County · 39401
AKA Scottie James Conely, Scotty Conely
James Warren Stringer, 55
Hattiesburg · Forrest County · 39401
AKA James Anderson, James W Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hattiesburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,507, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hattiesburg?
The median home value in Hattiesburg is $153,600, and the median gross rent is $995/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hattiesburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Hattiesburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 255 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hattiesburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Forrest County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg has 20 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hattiesburg?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Hattiesburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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