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Crime in Hattiesburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hattiesburg. Key points include:
There were 1,781 total crimes in Hattiesburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hattiesburg is 3,686.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hattiesburg is 221.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hattiesburg is 3,465.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hattiesburg is 73.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hattiesburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hattiesburg / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,781 | 3,686.8 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 107 | 221.5 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 12.4 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 33.1 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 136.6 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,674 | 3,465.3 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 179 | 370.5 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,388 | 2,873.3 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 107 | 221.5 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hattiesburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hattiesburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hattiesburg is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hattiesburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hattiesburg is $220,234.
The median income in Hattiesburg is $46,342.
Hattiesburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hattiesburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hattiesburg | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hattiesburg, MS Weather
The average high in Hattiesburg is 77.4° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hattiesburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hattiesburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hattiesburg
The current population in Hattiesburg is 48,619. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48,619 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 48,507 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 48,466 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 47,074 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 46,010 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 46,098 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 46,251 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 46,495 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 46,846 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 46,762 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 46,629 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 46,716 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 46,284 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 46,013 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 45,713 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hattiesburg
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Hattiesburg is:
39.5% White with 19,219 White residents.
50.5% African American with 24,555 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 78 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 343 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 165 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 94 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 1,682 Two Or More residents.
5.1% Hispanic with 2,483 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 50.5% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hattiesburg
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Hattiesburg is 55.5% female with 26,999 female residents.
Hattiesburg is 44.5% male with 21,619 male residents.
| Gender | Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hattiesburg for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hattiesburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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10.3% of households in Hattiesburg earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Hattiesburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.6% of households in Hattiesburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Hattiesburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Hattiesburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Hattiesburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Hattiesburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.8% of households in Hattiesburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Hattiesburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Hattiesburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
