Hazlehurst, MS is a small town located in the south-central region of the state. The population of Hazlehurst as of 2020 is 3,662 with a population density of 843 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
There are many businesses and organizations that serve residents in and around Hazlehurst. These include local restaurants such as D&T's Soul Food Kitchen and Myrtles Cafe, stores such as Lee's Grocery Store and Hazlewood Clothing Company, banks and financial institutions like BankPlus and First Community Bank, and churches such as St. James United Methodist Church.
The town also has an abundance of outdoor activities available year round for both locals and visitors alike. These include hiking trails at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, fishing spots at Natchez Trace Parkway, golfing at Par 3 Golf Course, kayaking on Big Black River, camping at Paul B Johnson State Park, bird watching on Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge and more! In addition to these activities there are also many local sporting events hosted throughout the year including baseball games at Hardin Stadium Complex, football games at Jim Hill High School Stadiums and basketball tournaments held at Copiah-Lincoln Community College Gymnasium.
Overall, Hazlehurst is a great place to live or visit offering plenty of activities to do for everyone from young children to seniors. With its friendly atmosphere and lots to offer it should definitely be put on your list when looking for places to explore this summer!
The population in Hazlehurst is 3,662. There are 837 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hazlehurst is 32, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hazlehurst is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hazlehurst
- 31.9% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 23.6% are married with children
- 25.7% have children, but are single
Race in Hazlehurst
- 20.1% are White
- 75.8% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander