Hazlehurst, GA

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Hazlehurst Overview

4,075
TOTAL POPULATION
2,187
MALE POPULATION
1,888
FEMALE POPULATION
115.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,229
PER CAPITA INCOME
$43,032
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,483
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,583
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hazlehurst Zip Codes

Hazlehurst Area Codes

Race in Hazlehurst

The most populous races in Hazlehurst are White / Caucasian (1,954 | 47.9%), Black / African American (1,342 | 32.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (796 | 19.5%).
Race in Hazlehurst
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.3%
Black / African American1,34232.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino79619.5%
Native / Alaskan90.2%
White / Caucasian1,95447.9%
Two or more Races45911.3%
Some other Race3017.4%
Total4,075100.0%

Ancestry in Hazlehurst

The most populous ancestries reported in Hazlehurst are Mexican (776 | 19.0%), Irish (460 | 11.3%), American (366 | 9.0%), English (197 | 4.8%), and German (116 | 2.9%), together accounting for 47.0% of all Hazlehurst residents.
Ancestry in Hazlehurst
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3669.0%
Blackfeet30.1%
Cherokee80.2%
Czech190.5%
English1974.8%
European230.6%
French40.1%
German1162.9%
Indian (Asian)100.3%
Irish46011.3%
Italian160.4%
Korean781.9%
Mexican77619.0%
Nigerian200.5%
Norwegian120.3%
Puerto Rican200.5%
Scotch-Irish421.0%
Scottish180.4%
Subsaharan African200.5%
Swedish20.1%
Welsh230.6%
West Indian200.5%
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Immigrants in Hazlehurst

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hazlehurst came from Central America (331 | 8.1%), Latin America (331 | 8.1%), and Mexico (331 | 8.1%), together accounting for 24.4% of all Hazlehurst residents.
Immigrants in Hazlehurst
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America3318.1%
Latin America3318.1%
Mexico3318.1%
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Sex and Age in Hazlehurst

Sex and Age in Hazlehurst

The most populous age groups in Hazlehurst are 10 to 14 Years (263 | 12.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (224 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (7.2%)57 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years159 (7.3%)178 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Years263 (12.0%)122 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years228 (10.4%)65 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years163 (7.4%)154 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years88 (4.0%)224 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Years34 (1.5%)109 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years147 (6.7%)154 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years189 (8.6%)199 (10.5%)
45 to 49 Years166 (7.6%)59 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years174 (8.0%)85 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years148 (6.8%)81 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years87 (4.0%)118 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years57 (2.6%)91 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years25 (1.1%)36 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years33 (1.5%)80 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years55 (2.5%)19 (1.0%)
85 Years and over13 (0.6%)57 (3.0%)
Total2,187 (100.0%)1,888 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hazlehurst

Median Family Size in Hazlehurst

The median family size in Hazlehurst is 3.32 persons per family, with single male/father families (55 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.73 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (440 | 43.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hazlehurst
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple509 (50.7%)3.69
Single Male/Father55 (5.5%)3.73
Single Female/Mother440 (43.8%)2.85
Total Families1,004 (100.0%)3.32

Median Household Size in Hazlehurst

The median household size in Hazlehurst is 2.68 persons per household, with single male/father households (55 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.04 persons per household. non-family households (474 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hazlehurst
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple509 (34.4%)3.69
Single Male/Father55 (3.7%)4.04
Single Female/Mother440 (29.8%)2.87
Non-family474 (32.1%)1.28
Total Households1,478 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst

Out of a total of 1,478 households in Hazlehurst, 1,004 (67.9%) are family households, while 474 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 395, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 354.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-354 (23.9%)
2-Person Households179 (12.1%)120 (8.1%)
3-Person Households395 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households219 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households192 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,004 (67.9%)474 (32.1%)

Female Fertility in Hazlehurst

Fertility by Age in Hazlehurst

Female Fertility by Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Hazlehurst

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hazlehurst
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hazlehurst
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Hazlehurst

Income Overview in Hazlehurst

Per Capita Income in Hazlehurst is $21,229, while median incomes of families and households are $43,032 and $35,208 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,075$21,229
Median Family Income1,004$43,032
Mean Family Income1,004$68,643
Median Household Income1,478$35,208
Mean Household Income1,478$56,005
Income Deficit1,004$13,483
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,07537.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,07562.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,0750.54

Earnings by Sex in Hazlehurst

Average Earnings in Hazlehurst are $39,300, $50,377 for men and $31,317 for women, a difference of 37.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Hazlehurst
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male810 (51.7%)$50,377
Female757 (48.3%)$31,317
Total1,567 (100.0%)$39,300

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hazlehurst

The most common earnings brackets in Hazlehurst are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (193 | 23.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (146 | 19.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hazlehurst
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (1.8%)2 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.5%)73 (9.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (0.6%)42 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49937 (4.6%)63 (8.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (1.0%)72 (9.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)51 (6.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99920 (2.5%)11 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99961 (7.5%)27 (3.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99928 (3.5%)114 (15.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (2.7%)146 (19.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99995 (11.7%)28 (3.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99989 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999193 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999192 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (2.6%)120 (15.9%)
$100,000+11 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total810 (100.0%)757 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst

Average earnings in Hazlehurst are $50,861 for men and $32,716 for women, a difference of 35.7%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $54,411, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,171. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,139, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,276.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$54,411$0
High School Diploma$41,171$0
College or Associate's Degree$51,980$33,276
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,861$32,716

Family Income in Hazlehurst

Family Income Brackets in Hazlehurst

According to the Hazlehurst family income data, there are 191 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hazlehurst
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00012912.8%
$10,000 to $14,999373.7%
$15,000 to $24,99913513.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910910.9%
$35,000 to $49,99919119.0%
$50,000 to $74,999878.7%
$75,000 to $99,999353.5%
$100,000 to $149,999848.4%
$150,000 to $199,99918618.5%
$200,000+111.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hazlehurst

3-person families (401 | 39.9%) account for the highest median family income in Hazlehurst with $37,875 per family, while 3-person families (401 | 39.9%) have the highest median income of $12,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hazlehurst
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families179 (17.8%)$0
3-Person Families401 (39.9%)$37,875
4-Person Families219 (21.8%)$0
5-Person Families194 (19.3%)$0
6-Person Families11 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,004 (100.0%)$43,032

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hazlehurst

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hazlehurst
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners246 (24.5%)$0
1 Earner424 (42.2%)$37,607
2 Earners286 (28.5%)$151,667
3+ Earners48 (4.8%)$0
Total1,004 (100.0%)$43,032

Household Income in Hazlehurst

Household Income Brackets in Hazlehurst

With 275 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Hazlehurst, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hazlehurst
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00027518.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991037.0%
$15,000 to $24,99923115.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991298.7%
$35,000 to $49,99923215.7%
$50,000 to $74,999986.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991298.7%
$100,000 to $149,999845.7%
$150,000 to $199,99918612.6%
$200,000+100.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hazlehurst

The median household income in Hazlehurst is $35,208, with the highest median household income of $75,086 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 458 households (31.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hazlehurst
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (0.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years750 (50.7%)$25,294
45 to 64 Years458 (31.0%)$75,086
65+ Years264 (17.9%)$23,000
Total1,478 (100.0%)$35,208

Poverty in Hazlehurst

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazlehurst

With 23.7% poverty level for males and 34.5% for females among the residents of Hazlehurst, 16 and 17 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 83 males (73.5%) and 216 females (65.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years88 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years133 (43.3%)139 (49.3%)
12 to 14 Years43 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (73.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (5.2%)
25 to 34 Years11 (9.4%)216 (65.4%)
35 to 44 Years57 (17.6%)106 (30.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years40 (17.5%)80 (40.2%)
65 to 74 Years42 (51.2%)19 (15.0%)
75 Years and over14 (13.9%)77 (49.4%)
Total511 (23.7%)645 (34.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazlehurst

According to the poverty statistics in Hazlehurst, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (44.3%)57 (100.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years174 (56.7%)143 (50.7%)
12 to 14 Years53 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (26.6%)65 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years161 (100.0%)146 (94.8%)
25 to 34 Years106 (90.6%)114 (34.5%)
35 to 44 Years266 (82.4%)240 (69.4%)
45 to 54 Years336 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years188 (82.5%)119 (59.8%)
65 to 74 Years40 (48.8%)108 (85.0%)
75 Years and over87 (86.1%)79 (50.6%)
Total1,642 (76.3%)1,224 (65.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hazlehurst

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hazlehurst
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hazlehurst

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hazlehurst
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)37 (37.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)145 (64.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)297 (67.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hazlehurst

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hazlehurst
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)37 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)145 (62.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)297 (60.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Hazlehurst

Employment by Class of Employer in Hazlehurst

Among the 1,412 employed individuals in Hazlehurst, private company employees (1,035 | 73.3%), local government employees (153 | 10.8%), and federal government employees (100 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hazlehurst
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,03573.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)221.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)211.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations543.8%
Local Government Employees15310.8%
State Government Employees271.9%
Federal Government Employees1007.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,412100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hazlehurst

According to the labor force statistics for Hazlehurst, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,026), 52.3% or 1,583 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.0% or 158 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.8% or 425 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13 (7.2%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years104 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years212 (67.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years114 (79.7%)42 (36.8%)
35 to 44 Years444 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years425 (87.8%)42 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years77 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years159 (77.6%)58 (36.5%)
65 to 74 Years26 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,583 (52.3%)158 (10.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst

According to labor force statistics for Hazlehurst, 69.4% of individuals (1,431) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,062) are in the labor force, with 10.2% or 146 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 187 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.2% or 63 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School369 (61.9%)68 (11.4%)
High School Diploma399 (60.4%)69 (10.5%)
College / Associate Degree476 (80.8%)78 (13.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher187 (86.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,431 (69.4%)210 (10.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hazlehurst are Health Diagnosing & Treating (135 | 9.7%), Community & Social Service (103 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (94 | 6.8%), Health Technologists (94 | 6.8%), and Management (44 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hazlehurst

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hazlehurst, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (27.7%), Health Technologists (27.7%), and Community & Social Service (25.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), and Management (77.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (22.7%)34 (77.3%)
Business & Financial4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 26 (25.2%)77 (74.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (27.7%)68 (72.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (19.3%)109 (80.7%)
Health Technologists26 (27.7%)68 (72.3%)
Total (Category)66 (22.2%)232 (77.8%)
Total (Overall)746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hazlehurst are Cleaning & Maintenance (90 | 6.5%), Security & Protection (74 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (74 | 5.3%), and Healthcare Support (7 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Hazlehurst

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hazlehurst, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (23.3%), Security & Protection (13.5%), and Law Enforcement (13.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (86.5%), and Law Enforcement (86.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection10 (13.5%)64 (86.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (13.5%)64 (86.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21 (23.3%)69 (76.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)31 (18.1%)140 (81.9%)
Total (Overall)746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hazlehurst are Sales & Related (202 | 14.5%), and Office & Administration (160 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hazlehurst

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related95 (47.0%)107 (53.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)160 (100.0%)
Total (Category)95 (26.2%)267 (73.8%)
Total (Overall)746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hazlehurst are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (111 | 8.0%), Construction & Extraction (75 | 5.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hazlehurst

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hazlehurst are Transportation (219 | 15.7%), and Production (148 | 10.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hazlehurst

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hazlehurst
OccupationMaleFemale
Production140 (94.6%)8 (5.4%)
Transportation219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)359 (97.8%)8 (2.2%)
Total (Overall)746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hazlehurst

Employment Industries in Hazlehurst

The major employment industries in Hazlehurst include Retail Trade (230 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (211 | 15.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (205 | 14.7%), Public Administration (155 | 11.1%), and Manufacturing (132 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Hazlehurst

Employment Industries by Sex in Hazlehurst

The Hazlehurst industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hazlehurst
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting193 (94.2%)12 (5.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing124 (93.9%)8 (6.1%)
Wholesale Trade43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade123 (53.5%)107 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing96 (90.6%)10 (9.4%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services26 (27.7%)68 (72.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (12.3%)185 (87.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Public Administration10 (6.5%)145 (93.5%)
Total746 (53.5%)647 (46.5%)

Education in Hazlehurst

School Enrollment in Hazlehurst

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,062 students in Hazlehurst are elementary school (325 | 30.6%), middle school (251 | 23.6%), and high school (221 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Hazlehurst
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool484.5%
Kindergarten1019.5%
Elementary School32530.6%
Middle School25123.6%
High School22120.8%
College / Undergraduate10610.0%
Graduate / Professional100.9%
Total1,062100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hazlehurst

Out of a total of 1,062 students who are enrolled in schools in Hazlehurst, 88 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 974 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 83 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hazlehurst
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old337 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds251 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total974 (91.7%)88 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hazlehurst

Science & technology (113 | 41.8%), education (76 | 28.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (22 | 8.2%), social sciences (17 | 6.3%), and engineering (13 | 4.8%) are the most common fields of study among 270 individuals in Hazlehurst who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hazlehurst
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural228.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology114.1%
Social Sciences176.3%
Engineering134.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology11341.8%
Business00.0%
Education7628.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History41.5%
Visual & Performing Arts51.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities93.3%
Total270100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hazlehurst

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hazlehurst

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hazlehurst are males with 3 vehicles (246, accounting for 31.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (173, making up 39.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hazlehurst
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle202 (25.8%)226 (35.9%)
2 Vehicles195 (24.9%)159 (25.2%)
3 Vehicles246 (31.5%)173 (27.5%)
4 Vehicles123 (15.7%)72 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)630 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hazlehurst

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hazlehurst are 10 to 14 minutes (341 commuters, 24.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (341 commuters, 24.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (202 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Hazlehurst
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes846.0%
5 to 9 Minutes18012.9%
10 to 14 Minutes34124.3%
15 to 19 Minutes20214.4%
20 to 24 Minutes34124.3%
25 to 29 Minutes221.6%
30 to 34 Minutes956.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes644.6%
45 to 59 Minutes90.6%
60 to 89 Minutes634.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Hazlehurst

The most common commute times in Hazlehurst are 20 to 24 minutes (294 commuters, 37.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (178 commuters, 28.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hazlehurst
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (2.4%)65 (10.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes77 (9.9%)103 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes163 (20.8%)178 (28.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes144 (18.4%)58 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes294 (37.6%)47 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (1.3%)12 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes66 (8.4%)29 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)64 (10.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)63 (10.2%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hazlehurst

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hazlehurst are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (136, 17.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (125, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hazlehurst
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM71 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM64 (8.2%)64 (10.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM115 (14.7%)56 (9.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM80 (10.2%)110 (17.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM106 (13.6%)116 (18.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (3.5%)68 (11.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM136 (17.4%)125 (20.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM44 (5.6%)9 (1.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)63 (10.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM61 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (1.1%)8 (1.3%)
Total782 (100.0%)619 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Ownership in Hazlehurst

Of the total 1,478 dwellings in Hazlehurst, owner-occupied units account for 782 (52.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 696 (47.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hazlehurst
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units78252.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units69647.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,478100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Household Size in Hazlehurst
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35423.9%
2-Person Household29920.2%
3-Person Household39526.7%
4+ Person Household43029.1%
Total Housing Units1,478100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hazlehurst
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household140 (39.6%)214 (60.5%)
2-Person Household219 (73.2%)80 (26.8%)
3-Person Household63 (16.0%)332 (84.1%)
4+ Person Household360 (83.7%)70 (16.3%)
Total Housing Units782 (52.9%)696 (47.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hazlehurst
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School25 (9.8%)231 (90.2%)
High School Diploma282 (55.9%)222 (44.1%)
College/Associate Degree369 (60.8%)238 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher106 (95.5%)5 (4.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hazlehurst
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34323.2%
35 to 44 Years41327.9%
45 to 54 Years21614.6%
55 to 64 Years24216.4%
65 to 74 Years1117.5%
75 to 84 Years1107.4%
85 Years and Over432.9%
Total1,478100.0%

Housing Finances in Hazlehurst

Median Income by Occupancy in Hazlehurst

Median Income by Occupancy in Hazlehurst
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied782 (52.9%)$49,010
Renter-Occupied696 (47.1%)$26,029
Average1,478 (100.0%)$35,208

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hazlehurst

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hazlehurst
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (3.3%)200 (28.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)49 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99994 (12.0%)10 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (0.8%)77 (11.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999142 (18.2%)5 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (6.5%)78 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (11.6%)141 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (11.1%)11 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (4.5%)94 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more166 (21.2%)31 (4.4%)
Total782 (100.0%)696 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hazlehurst

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hazlehurst
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300133 (17.0%)151 (21.7%)
$300 to $499124 (15.9%)31 (4.4%)
$500 to $799133 (17.0%)363 (52.2%)
$800 to $99990 (11.5%)35 (5.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499132 (16.9%)52 (7.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99944 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499126 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)696 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hazlehurst

Housing Structures in Hazlehurst

Housing Structures in Hazlehurst
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,00568.0%
Single Unit, Attached50.3%
2 Unit Apartments1389.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1349.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments875.9%
10 or more Apartments302.0%
Mobile Home / Other795.3%
Total1,478100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hazlehurst

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hazlehurst
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached698 (69.5%)307 (30.5%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)134 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (52.9%)696 (47.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hazlehurst

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hazlehurst
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)21 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)67 (9.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms118 (15.1%)416 (59.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms397 (50.8%)192 (27.6%)
8 or more Rooms267 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)696 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hazlehurst

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hazlehurst
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas70 (8.9%)22 (3.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity712 (91.0%)674 (96.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)696 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hazlehurst

Household Vehicle Usage in Hazlehurst
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle81 (10.4%)89 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle157 (20.1%)509 (73.1%)
2 Vehicles232 (29.7%)45 (6.5%)
3 or more Vehicles312 (39.9%)53 (7.6%)
Total782 (100.0%)696 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hazlehurst

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hazlehurst

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units389393
Median Property Value$96,300$161,500
Median Household Income$28,458$151
Monthly Housing Costs$409$0
Real Estate Taxes$746$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00087 (22.4%)22 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999161 (41.4%)75 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99998 (25.2%)296 (75.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99917 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00026 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999152 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (9.0%)90 (22.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (11.3%)16 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99965 (16.7%)47 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (6.4%)22 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99927 (6.9%)10 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more15 (3.9%)57 (14.5%)
Total389 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hazlehurst

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hazlehurst
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x168 (43.2%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x14 (3.6%)249 (63.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x81 (20.8%)87 (22.1%)
4.0x or more100 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hazlehurst
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800231 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49982 (21.1%)55 (14.0%)
$800 to $1,49976 (19.5%)118 (30.0%)
Total389 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hazlehurst

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazlehurst

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years936 (96.0%)39 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years126 (40.0%)189 (60.0%)
26 to 34 Years231 (51.7%)216 (48.3%)
35 to 44 Years298 (47.1%)335 (52.9%)
45 to 54 Years449 (93.5%)31 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years262 (61.4%)165 (38.6%)
65 to 74 Years209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older257 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,020 (75.6%)975 (24.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hazlehurst

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hazlehurst
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen936 (96.0%)39 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen126 (40.0%)189 (60.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hazlehurst

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hazlehurst
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000740 (65.0%)399 (35.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999852 (79.4%)221 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999199 (66.1%)102 (33.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999184 (76.0%)58 (24.0%)
$100,000 and over1,007 (85.8%)167 (14.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazlehurst

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6174 (69.1%)78 (30.9%)
6 to 18 Years596 (61.1%)352 (36.1%)
19 to 25 Years8 (2.5%)118 (37.5%)
25 to 34 Years23 (5.1%)216 (48.3%)
35 to 44 Years86 (13.6%)229 (36.2%)
45 to 54 Years212 (44.2%)237 (49.4%)
55 to 64 Years86 (20.1%)199 (46.6%)
65 to 74 Years209 (100.0%)91 (43.5%)
75 Years and over257 (100.0%)172 (66.9%)
Total1,651 (41.3%)1,692 (42.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hazlehurst

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hazlehurst
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years165 (25.5%)46 (12.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years223 (26.2%)95 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (14.6%)74 (58.3%)
75 Years and over77 (76.2%)100 (64.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hazlehurst

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hazlehurst: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years130 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (14.6%)35 (27.6%)
75 Years and over65 (64.4%)24 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hazlehurst: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (2.5%)23 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hazlehurst: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years122 (18.9%)46 (12.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years191 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (37.6%)20 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hazlehurst: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years93 (10.9%)95 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)30 (23.6%)
75 Years and over50 (49.5%)100 (64.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hazlehurst: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years76 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (37.6%)20 (12.8%)

Technology Access in Hazlehurst

Computing Device Access in Hazlehurst

Computing Device Access in Hazlehurst
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop89860.8%
Smartphone1,28286.7%
Tablet84457.1%
No Computing Device1288.7%
Total1,478100.0%

Internet Access in Hazlehurst

Internet Access in Hazlehurst
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home95764.7%
Cellular Data Only27118.3%
Satellite Internet966.5%
No Internet21614.6%
Total1,478100.0%

Hazlehurst Summary

Hazlehurst is a city located in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,142 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jeff Davis County.

History

Hazlehurst was founded in 1826 and named after Colonel George Hazlehurst, a prominent local planter. The city was incorporated in 1856. During the Civil War, Hazlehurst was the site of a Confederate camp and a skirmish between Union and Confederate forces.
In the late 19th century, Hazlehurst was a major center for the turpentine industry. The city was also home to a large sawmill and a cotton gin.

Geography

Hazlehurst is located at 31°45'25" North, 82°37'25" West (31.756944, -82.623889). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all land.

Economy

Hazlehurst is the economic center of Jeff Davis County. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including a lumber mill, a furniture factory, a poultry processing plant, and a variety of retail stores. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, auto repair shops, and other service-oriented businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,072 people, 1,541 households, and 1,039 families residing in the city. The population density was 976.2 people per square mile (377.3/km2). There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 412.2 per square mile (159.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.45% White, 40.90% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
There were 1,541 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,972, and the median income for a family was $26,944. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,845. About 24.2% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hazlehurst?
Total Population of Hazlehurst is 4,075.
What is the Total Male Population of Hazlehurst?
Total Male Population of Hazlehurst is 2,187.
What is the Total Female Population of Hazlehurst?
Total Female Population of Hazlehurst is 1,888.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hazlehurst?
There are 115.84 Males per 100 Females in Hazlehurst.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hazlehurst?
There are 86.33 Females per 100 Males in Hazlehurst.
What is the Median Population Age in Hazlehurst?
Median Population Age in Hazlehurst is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hazlehurst
Average Family Size in Hazlehurst is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hazlehurst
Average Household Size in Hazlehurst is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hazlehurst?
Per Capita income in Hazlehurst is $21,229.
What is the Median Family Income in Hazlehurst?
Median Family Income in Hazlehurst is $43,032.
What is the Median Household income in Hazlehurst?
Median Household Income in Hazlehurst is $35,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hazlehurst?
Income or Wage Gap in Hazlehurst is 37.8%.
Women in Hazlehurst earn 62.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hazlehurst?
Family Income Deficit in Hazlehurst is $13,483.
Families that are below poverty line in Hazlehurst earn $13,483 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hazlehurst?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hazlehurst is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hazlehurst?
There are 1,583 People in the Labor Forcein in Hazlehurst.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hazlehurst?
52.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Hazlehurst.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hazlehurst?
Unemployment Rate in Hazlehurst is 10.0%.