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Hazlehurst, MS
City in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Population
3,520
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Hazlehurst and its ZIP codes
Hazlehurst at a glance
- Hazlehurst is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,552, 23% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,500 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $676 a month.
Local data for Hazlehurst, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hazlehurst, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,552
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$110,500
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (294), Guatemalan Americans (144), Irish Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copiah County. PPP loans are for Hazlehurst.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,353
6,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
How people get to work
Hazlehurst, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hazlehurst, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hazlehurst, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Hazlehurst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal SpringsCity | 8.9 mi | 5.4 |
| BeauregardVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WessonTown | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| GeorgetownTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| TerryTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| BrookhavenCity | 20 mi | 21.6 |
| UticaTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| ByramCity | 23 mi | 20.4 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.9 |
| LearnedTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| New HebronTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| FlorenceCity | 26 mi | 8.1 |
| HermanvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.1 |
| MonticelloTown | 27 mi | 4.2 |
| BraxtonVillage | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| RaymondCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hazlehurst, MS in?
- Hazlehurst is in Copiah County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Hazlehurst, MS?
- About 3,520 people live in Hazlehurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hazlehurst?
- Nearby places include Crystal Springs (8.9 mi), Beauregard (9.8 mi), Wesson (12 mi), Georgetown (14 mi), Terry (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023