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Hattiesburg: Hub City, Southern Charm, Endless Opportunities.

Hattiesburg offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community. You'll find a mix of historic architecture, modern developments, and a youthful energy fueled by the presence of the University of Southern Mississippi. The city boasts a relaxed pace of life with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural enrichment.

Downtown Forrest County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · FORREST COUNTY
Forrest County, Forrest County

City Snapshot

Population

78,158

County

Forrest County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$49,340

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Forrest General Hospital

Hattiesburg Clinic Immediate Care

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Community Leaders

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Roger Wicker

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

C
Cindy Hyde-Smith

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Tate Reeves
Tate Reeves

Governor

Republican Party