Purvis
City in Lamar County, Mississippi
Purvis is a city in Lamar County, Mississippi, with 1,909 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Grove, 9.7 miles N.
- 1,909residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 456 / sq mipopulation density
- 39475ZIP code
About Purvis
Purvis is a U.S. city in and the county seat of Lamar County, Mississippi. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Purvis had a population of 1,909. The Town of Purvis was incorporated on February 25, 1888 and was founded by and named after Thomas Melville Purves, originally of Marion County, Alabama. Purves, born March 8, 1820, was a second generation Scottish-American; his grandfather emigrated to Charleston, South Carolina in 1765.
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Living in Purvis
- Median household income
- $45,667
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Median rent
- $939/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Purvis had 1,909 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,909 |
|---|---|
| Density | 456 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Purvis at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lamar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,909 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1464° N, 89.4063° W |
| ZIP code | 39475 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2860480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Purvis
- Oak Grove9.7 mi N
- Lumberton10.2 mi S
- Baxterville11.3 mi W
- West Hattiesburg11.4 mi N
- Hattiesburg12.3 mi NE
- Arnold Line13.3 mi N
- Glendale16.4 mi N
- Rawls Springs16.4 mi N
- Petal17.2 mi NE
- Sumrall20.3 mi NW
- Eastabuchie20.7 mi N
- Bond22.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Purvis
What county is Purvis in?
Purvis is in Lamar County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Purvis, MS?
1,909 people lived in Purvis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Purvis, MS?
The ZIP code of Purvis is 39475.
What is the elevation of Purvis?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Purvis?
Oak Grove (9.7 mi), Lumberton (10.2 mi), Baxterville (11.3 mi), West Hattiesburg (11.4 mi), Hattiesburg (12.3 mi).
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