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Cost of living in West Hattiesburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Hattiesburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in West Hattiesburg is $242,780.
The median income in West Hattiesburg is $39,366.
West Hattiesburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Hattiesburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Hattiesburg | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Hattiesburg, MS Weather
The average high in West Hattiesburg is 77.2° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 78.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Hattiesburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Hattiesburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Hattiesburg
The current population in West Hattiesburg is 6,715. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,715 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 6,509 | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 6,234 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 5,944 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 6,352 | 7.1% |
| 2018 | 5,933 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 6,016 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 5,764 | -13.6% |
| 2015 | 6,674 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 6,853 | 6.2% |
| 2013 | 6,455 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 6,370 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 6,318 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 6,516 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Hattiesburg
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West Hattiesburg is:
23.6% White with 1,588 White residents.
56.9% African American with 3,821 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 124 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 219 Two Or More residents.
14.3% Hispanic with 963 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.6% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 56.9% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Hattiesburg
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West Hattiesburg is 57.1% female with 3,832 female residents.
West Hattiesburg is 42.9% male with 2,883 male residents.
| Gender | West Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Hattiesburg for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed some college.
7.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in West Hattiesburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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11.7% of households in West Hattiesburg earn Less than $10,000.
12.6% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.1% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.6% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.4% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in West Hattiesburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Hattiesburg | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.6% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.6% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
