Demographics & People — Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,547 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,500 |
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| Median Age | 39.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,157 |
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| Family Households | 703 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3083 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 303 |
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| Black or African American | 2,912 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 327 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,683 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 649 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 272 |
| American | 237 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 227 |
| Subsaharan African | 48 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| African | 30 |
| Irish | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 3,080 |
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| Spanish | 174 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,336 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 182 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,670 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
