Census Tract 8, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Census Tract 8 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi .

This 3.6 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 5,900 and is one of 6 Opportunity Zones in Forrest County .

The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in Mississippi.

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Census Tract 8 Demographics

The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:

Median Household Income

$56K

This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $56,000 , which is 22% higher than the median household income for the state of Mississippi of $46,000 .

Poverty Rate

13%

The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 13% , which is 7% lower than the rate for the state of Mississippi of 20% .

Median Home Value

$174K

This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $170,000 , which is 31% higher than the median home value for the state of Mississippi of $130,000 .

Education

94%

This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 94% , which is 9% higher than the rate for the state of Mississippi of 85% .

Median Age

35

This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 35 , which is 8% lower than the median age for the state of Mississippi of 38 .

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