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Oak Grove, MS
Census-designated place in Lamar County, Mississippi.
Population
2,098
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,679
ZIP codes
0
Oak Grove and its ZIP codes
Oak Grove at a glance
- Oak Grove is about 27 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,411, 46% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,700 (31% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,218 a month.
Local data for Oak Grove, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Grove, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,411
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$221,700
Median rent
$1,218/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
59.7%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (74), Polish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Oak Grove.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
20,964 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$311M
FY 2026, $4,842 per person
How people get to work
Oak Grove, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Grove, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
64.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Grove, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Oak Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| HattiesburgCity | 6.7 mi | 53.4 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| PurvisCity | 9.6 mi | 4.2 |
| PetalCity | 10 mi | 16.9 |
| SumrallTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| BaxtervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| RunnelstownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| SeminaryTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| LumbertonCity | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| ColumbiaCity | 23 mi | 11.2 |
| New AugustaTown | 24 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Grove, MS in?
- Oak Grove is in Lamar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Oak Grove, MS?
- About 2,098 people live in Oak Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Grove?
- Nearby places include West Hattiesburg (2.9 mi), Arnold Line (4.1 mi), Rawls Springs (6.4 mi), Hattiesburg (6.7 mi), Glendale (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023