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 $60,455 with a poverty rate of 43.43%. The median age in Hazlehurst is 36.5 years: 31.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazlehurst was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,019 | 83.84% |
| White | 362 | 10.05% |
| Other race | 212 | 5.89% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,037 | 3.39 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 384 | 5.33 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 364 | 1.06 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 273 | 3.78 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 16 | 3 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
4.57
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
61.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 15.06% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 18.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 175 | 8.11% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 32.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 7.46% |
| Some College | 244 | 11.31% |
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 | 1,848 | 1,417 | 516 |
| White | 223 | 181 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 66 | 24 |
| Other Race | 37 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,396 | $87,500 | $40,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,940 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $21,331 | $23,952 | $19,949 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,550 | $31,016 | $23,025 |
| Some College | $28,208 | $29,917 | $21,886 |
$27,550
Average Earnings
$31,016
Average Male
$23,025
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.63% of Hazlehurst residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,977 | 1,248 | 41.92% |
| Other | 212 | 180 | 84.91% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 180 | 66.18% |
| White | 255 | 95 | 37.25% |
43.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.84%
Male Poverty Rate
44.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is Other, with 84.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazlehurst is White, with 37.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 33.04% |
| High School | 28.89% |
| Some College | 26.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 23.61% |
| Male Employed | 23% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,135 | $59,386 |
| Households | $38,365 | $60,455 |
| Married Families | $63,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,548 | $27,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
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
182
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 158 | 6.93% |
| White | 24 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
85.81%
Born in Hazlehurst
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
98.61% of Hazlehurst residents were born in the United States, with 85.81% having been born in Mississippi. 1.22% 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% |