West Hattiesburg, MS Demographics
A map of West Hattiesburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 2,849 | 47.4% |
White | 2,055 | 34.2% |
Hispanic | 641 | 10.7% |
Multiracial | 233 | 3.9% |
Asian | 173 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 55 | 0.9% |
West Hattiesburg, Mississippi had a population of 6,006 in 2020. It was 34.2% White, 47.4% Black, 2.9% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Hattiesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is the 60th 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).
West Hattiesburg's White Population
2,055 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as White, or 34.2%. This makes the White share of the population of West Hattiesburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is ranked #283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more White than neighboring Rawls Springs (30.8% White), and Glendale (32% White). West Hattiesburg is less White than neighboring Arnold Line (40.9% White), Oak Grove (54.2% White), and Hattiesburg (39.3% White).
West Hattiesburg's Black Population
2,849 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as Black, or 47.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Hattiesburg slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is ranked #176 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove (34% Black). West Hattiesburg is less Black than neighboring Arnold Line (47.9% Black), Hattiesburg (50.9% Black), Rawls Springs (62.3% Black), and Glendale (60.3% Black).
West Hattiesburg's Asian Population
173 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more Asian than neighboring Arnold Line (2.3% Asian), Hattiesburg (1.7% Asian), Rawls Springs (0.2% Asian), and Glendale (0.7% Asian). West Hattiesburg is less Asian than neighboring Oak Grove (3% Asian).
West Hattiesburg's Hispanic Population
641 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Hattiesburg slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Arnold Line (4.8% Hispanic), Oak Grove (4.2% Hispanic), Hattiesburg (4.6% Hispanic), Rawls Springs (4.6% Hispanic), and Glendale (3.3% Hispanic).
West Hattiesburg's Native American/Other Population
55 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Hattiesburg is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arnold Line (0.8% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0.6% Native American/Other), Hattiesburg (0.8% Native American/Other), Rawls Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), and Glendale (0.2% Native American/Other).
West Hattiesburg's Multiracial Population
233 residents of West Hattiesburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Hattiesburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, West Hattiesburg is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Hattiesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnold Line (3.3% Multiracial), Hattiesburg (2.6% Multiracial), Rawls Springs (1.7% Multiracial), and Glendale (3.6% Multiracial). West Hattiesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.