What is the population of Hazlehurst, Mississippi?

Hazlehurst has a population of approximately 3,520 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hazlehurst, Mississippi located?

Hazlehurst is located in Mississippi, United States, at approximate coordinates 31.8639°, -90.3928°.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst?

The median household income in Hazlehurst is approximately $43,552 based on the most recent open data.

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Hazlehurst

Total population

3,520

Median home value

$110,500

25.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$43,552

Hazlehurst$44k

National$74k

Elevation145 m

Land area11.45 km²

Weather95°F · Sunny

Coordinates31.86°, -90.39°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

145 m

Area

11.45 km²

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Overview

Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Copiah County, Mississippi, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of the state capital Jackson along Interstate 55. As of the 2020 census, Hazlehurst had a population of 3,619. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its economy is based on agriculture, particularly tomatoes and cabbage.

History & geography

History

The first settlement here by European Americans became known as the town of Gallatin; two lawyers and brothers-in-law named Walters and Saunders came from Gallatin, Tennessee, in 1819 and named the village after their hometown. They built their homes on the banks of the Bayou Pierre, in the western part of Copiah County. Other settlers came with them, and in 1829 the state legislature incorporated the town. The incorporation charter of Gallatin was repealed on January 18, 1862. The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad began on November 3, 1865, stimulating development of Hazlehurst at the railway stop. It was named for Col. George H. Hazlehurst, an engineer for the new railroad. A city in Georgia is also named for him. On January 23, 1969, an F4 tornado devastated the south side of Hazlehurst, killing 11 people in town and damaging or destroying 175 homes.

Geography

Hazlehurst is located slightly east of the center of Copiah County. U.S. Route 51 passes through the center of the city, leading north to Crystal Springs and south to Brookhaven. Interstate 55 runs west of and generally parallel to US 51, with access to Hazlehurst from exits 59 and 61. Mississippi Highway 28 crosses US 51 and I-55 in the northern part of town, leading east to Georgetown and west to Fayette. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hazlehurst has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.02%, is water.

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