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Hattiesburg city, Mississippi

Official LSAD Designation: Hattiesburg city • Census GEOID: 2831020 • Forrest County / Lamar County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Hattiesburg city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $46,342 ±$4,231
Per Capita Income $31,585 ±$3,029
Poverty Rate 28.3% ±3%
Population Below Poverty Level 12,567 ±1,335
Unemployment Rate 8.7% ±2%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 23,751 ±1,060
Broadband Internet Rate 86.8% ±2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).