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Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg Public School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 39,204. The median household income is $40,901 and the median age is 28.2.
39,204
Population
1622
People / sq mi
$40,901
Median Income
28.2
Median Age
Hattiesburg Public School District covers 24 sq mi of land at 1621.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$40,901
Median Household Income
$28,685
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$154,000
Median Home Value
$969
Median Rent
37.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.4%
High School+
35.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hattiesburg Public School District serves a community with a population of 39,204 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Hattiesburg Public School District is $40,901, with a per capita income of $28,685. The poverty rate is 23.8%.
Hattiesburg Public School District is 38.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 24.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hattiesburg Public School District, 90.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hattiesburg Public School District is $154,000, with a median rent of $969. The homeownership rate is 37.5%.
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Data for Hattiesburg Public School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801800).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.