West Hattiesburg is a CDP located in Covington County Mississippi. West Hattiesburg has a 2024 population of 6,288. West Hattiesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,944 in 2020.
The average household income in West Hattiesburg is $59,540 with a poverty rate of 31.26%. The median age in West Hattiesburg is 31.3 years: 35 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hattiesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,254 | 52.2% |
| White | 2,433 | 39.03% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 113 | 1.81% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,238 | 2.75 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Married | 795 | 3.65 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 778 | 1.15 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Female | 590 | 3.67 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Male | 75 | 2.69 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 5.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 617 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 417 | 11.84% |
| High School Graduate | 989 | 28.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 265 | 7.52% |
| Some College | 818 | 23.23% |
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 | 1,632 | 1,404 | 403 |
| White | 1,360 | 1,313 | 597 |
| Hispanic | 330 | 107 | 0 |
| Asian | 113 | 113 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,761 | $120,197 | $43,523 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,150 | $84,150 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,394 | $40,033 | $16,516 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,211 | $0 | $9,421 |
| Overall | $30,700 | $47,778 | $25,750 |
| Some College | $39,896 | $51,853 | $35,458 |
$30,700
Average Earnings
$47,778
Average Male
$25,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.53% of West Hattiesburg residents speak only English, while 15.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,243 | 1,640 | 50.57% |
| Hispanic | 673 | 221 | 32.84% |
| White | 1,805 | 65 | 3.6% |
31.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.73%
Male Poverty Rate
35.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hattiesburg is Black, with 50.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hattiesburg is White, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.6% |
| High School | 35.6% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 94.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 73.08% |
| Female Employed | 28.01% |
| Male Employed | 7.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,645 | $65,848 |
| Households | $41,181 | $59,540 |
| Married Families | $92,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,012 | $36,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
295
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 9.08% |
| Black | 105 | 5.11% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 17.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
14.3%
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
65.67%
Born in West Hattiesburg
92.52%
Native Born
7.48%
Foreign Born
6.98%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
92.52% of West Hattiesburg residents were born in the United States, with 65.67% having been born in Mississippi. 6.98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,288 | 27 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 6,261 | 27 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 6,234 | -213 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | 503 | 8.46% |
| 2020 | 5,944 | -408 | -6.42% |
| 2019 | 6,352 | 419 | 7.06% |
| 2018 | 5,933 | -83 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 6,016 | 252 | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 5,764 | -910 | -13.64% |
| 2015 | 6,674 | -179 | -2.61% |
| 2014 | 6,853 | 398 | 6.17% |
| 2013 | 6,455 | 85 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 6,370 | 52 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 6,318 | 409 | 6.92% |
| 2010 | 5,909 | 0 | 0% |