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Hurley, MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Population

1,305

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

254

ZIP codes

0

Hurley and its ZIP codes

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Hurley at a glance

  • Hurley is about 4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $133,216, about 2.4 times the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,700 (66% above Mississippi).

Local data for Hurley, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hurley, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$133,216

Poverty rate

12.6%

Median home value

$282,700

Homeownership

91.8%

Bachelor's or higher

25.1%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (40), Mexican Americans (11), Italian Americans (10).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Hurley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,859

50,095 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,536

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.79B

FY 2026, $33,404 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hurley, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone47.4%
  • Carpooled38.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hurley, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

349

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10,397

18.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 41°F

61.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hurley, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Hurley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WadeCensus-designated place4.1 mi6.2
Big PointCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.9
AgricolaCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
HelenaCensus-designated place12 mi4.2
EscatawpaCensus-designated place12 mi6.7
VancleaveCensus-designated place13 mi43.1
Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place16 mi8.7
Moss PointCity16 mi24.1
Tillmans Corner, ALCensus-designated place18 mi13
Semmes, ALCity18 mi15.2
GautierCity19 mi30.3
Theodore, ALCensus-designated place19 mi8
LucedaleCity19 mi6.4
PascagoulaCity21 mi15.4
Bayou La Batre, ALCity23 mi7.5
Prichard, ALCity23 mi25.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hurley, MS in?
Hurley is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Hurley, MS?
About 1,305 people live in Hurley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hurley?
Nearby places include Wade (4.1 mi), Big Point (4.9 mi), Agricola (10 mi), Helena (12 mi), Escatawpa (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023