Hattiesburg, MS Demographics

A map of Hattiesburg's Population by Race

Hattiesburg, Mississippi had a population of 48,730 in 2020. It was 39.3% White, 50.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hattiesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hattiesburg's White Population

19,172 residents of Hattiesburg identify as White, or 39.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Hattiesburg less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #268 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is more White than neighboring West Hattiesburg (34.2% White), and Glendale (32% White). Hattiesburg is less White than neighboring Arnold Line (40.9% White), Petal (74.5% White), and Oak Grove (54.2% White).

Hattiesburg's Black Population

24,804 residents of Hattiesburg identify as Black, or 50.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hattiesburg larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #160 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is more Black than neighboring West Hattiesburg (47.4% Black), Arnold Line (47.9% Black), Petal (14.6% Black), and Oak Grove (34% Black). Hattiesburg is less Black than neighboring Glendale (60.3% Black).

Hattiesburg's Asian Population

830 residents of Hattiesburg identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is more Asian than neighboring Glendale (0.7% Asian), and Petal (0.8% Asian). Hattiesburg is less Asian than neighboring West Hattiesburg (2.9% Asian), Arnold Line (2.3% Asian), and Oak Grove (3% Asian).

Hattiesburg's Hispanic Population

2,255 residents of Hattiesburg identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Glendale (3.3% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (4.2% Hispanic). Hattiesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring West Hattiesburg (10.7% Hispanic), Arnold Line (4.8% Hispanic), and Petal (5.6% Hispanic).

Hattiesburg's Native American/Other Population

401 residents of Hattiesburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #68 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glendale (0.2% Native American/Other), Petal (0.4% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0.6% Native American/Other). Hattiesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hattiesburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

Hattiesburg's Multiracial Population

1,268 residents of Hattiesburg identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Hattiesburg is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hattiesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hattiesburg (3.9% Multiracial), Glendale (3.6% Multiracial), Arnold Line (3.3% Multiracial), Petal (4.2% Multiracial), and Oak Grove (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.