Hattiesburg
City in Forrest County, Mississippi
Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, with 48,730 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Hattiesburg, 3.5 miles W.
- 48,730residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 53.4 sq miland area · 138.4 km²
- 912 / sq mipopulation density
- 39406ZIP code
About Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, located primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat and most populous city) and extending west into Lamar County. The city population was 48,730 in 2020, making it the 5th most populous city in Mississippi. Hattiesburg is the principal city of the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses Covington, Forrest, Lamar, and Perry counties. The city is the anchor of the Pine Belt region.
Founded in 1882 by civil engineer William H. Hardy, Hattiesburg was named in honor of Hardy's wife Hattie. The town was incorporated two years later with a population of 400. Development of the interior of Mississippi took place primarily after the American Civil War. Before that time, only properties along the major rivers were developed as plantations. Hattiesburg's population first expanded as a center of the lumber and railroad industries, from which was derived the nickname "The Hub City".
Hattiesburg is a prominent university town, home to the University of Southern Mississippi (founded as Mississippi Normal College, for the training of teachers) and William Carey University (formerly William Carey College). South of Hattiesburg is Camp Shelby, the largest US National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River, which hosts up to 100,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists annually.
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Living in Hattiesburg
- Median household income
- $46,342
- Median home value
- $165,900
- Median rent
- $1,005/mo
- Median age
- 29.4
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Hattiesburg had 48,730 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,730 |
|---|---|
| Density | 912 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hattiesburg at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Forrest County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,730 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.44 sq mi (138.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3073° N, 89.3174° W |
| ZIP code | 39406 |
| Official website | hattiesburgms.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2831020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hattiesburg
- West Hattiesburg3.5 mi W
- Arnold Line4.1 mi NW
- Glendale4.2 mi N
- Petal5.6 mi NE
- Oak Grove5.9 mi W
- Rawls Springs6.7 mi NW
- Eastabuchie8.6 mi N
- Purvis12.3 mi SW
- Runnelstown12.9 mi NE
- Moselle14.1 mi N
- Sumrall15.3 mi NW
- New Augusta18.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Hattiesburg
What county is Hattiesburg in?
Hattiesburg is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Hattiesburg, MS?
48,730 people lived in Hattiesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hattiesburg, MS?
The ZIP code of Hattiesburg is 39406.
What is the elevation of Hattiesburg?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hattiesburg?
West Hattiesburg (3.5 mi), Arnold Line (4.1 mi), Glendale (4.2 mi), Petal (5.6 mi), Oak Grove (5.9 mi).
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